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When a Super Bowl Commercial’s Not Enough, Add Augmented Reality
When a Super Bowl Commercial’s Not Enough, Add Augmented Reality
February 08, 2022  |  Technology

For advertisers and the brands they work for, the Super Bowl is, well, the Super Bowl. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Background Check Firm Checkr Acquires ModoHR
Background Check Firm Checkr Acquires ModoHR
February 08, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Checkr, a tech-firm that provides screening for companies such as Netflix, Instacart and Lyft, has acquired ModoHR Technologies Inc., a Canadian-based background check firm. Get...

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Flapmax, Microsoft Launch Startup Accelerator to Boost Africa’s Digital Ecosystem
Flapmax, Microsoft Launch Startup Accelerator to Boost Africa’s Digital Ecosystem
February 08, 2022  |  Partnerships

Flapmax has announced the company has teamed up with Microsoft to boost the digital ecosystem in Africa through launching a startup accelerator, FAST, a press...

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Multi-Currency Digital Wallet Solution to Facilitate B2B X-Border Payments in Emerging Markets
Multi-Currency Digital Wallet Solution to Facilitate B2B X-Border Payments in Emerging Markets
February 08, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Cross-border payments remain a challenge for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to make payments in less familiar currencies belonging to emerging markets...

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Sally Hansen, Perfect Corp Launch Virtual Try-On Tool
Sally Hansen, Perfect Corp Launch Virtual Try-On Tool
February 08, 2022  |  Partnerships

Beauty brand Sally Hansen has launched a virtual try-on tool with the help of Perfect Corp.’s AgileHand Technology, allowing consumers to experience hundreds of Sally...

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Flywire, Ascensus Partner on College Savings Plans
Flywire, Ascensus Partner on College Savings Plans
February 08, 2022  |  Partnerships

Payments platform Flywire and savings facilitator Ascensus have joined forces to digitize and streamline tuition payments from 529 college savings plans to colleges and universities...

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Today in Retail: Simon Bets on Brick-and-Mortar; VF Corporation Plans Ahead to Dodge Supply Chain Snags
Today in Retail: Simon Bets on Brick-and-Mortar; VF Corporation Plans Ahead to Dodge Supply Chain...
February 08, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Simon Property Group says it is betting on brick-and-mortar, and young consumers are driving growth in Valentine’s Day shopping this year. Plus,...

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Bold Commerce Launches One-Click Checkout Tool
Bold Commerce Launches One-Click Checkout Tool
February 08, 2022  |  eCommerce

eCommerce firm Bold Commerce has launched a new checkout solution designed to give brands an alternative to third-party digital wallets and pay now options. Get...

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Duffel, Stripe Partner on Flight Payments Processing
Duffel, Stripe Partner on Flight Payments Processing
February 08, 2022  |  Partnerships

Flights application programming interface (API) provider Duffel has launched payments solution Duffel Payments, which allows travel businesses to accept customer payments online by integrating with...

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