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Albertsons’ Mobile Updates See Sales Continue to Trend Upward
Albertsons’ Mobile Updates See Sales Continue to Trend Upward
January 11, 2022  |  Earnings

On the strength of its digital investments, Albertsons continues to see its sales rise not only over pre-pandemic levels but also over late-2020, mid-quarantine highs....

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Apple Backs Alternate Payments System in South Korea
Apple Backs Alternate Payments System in South Korea
January 11, 2022  |  Apple

Apple plans to allow alternative payment systems in South Korea to put the tech giant in compliance with a law that took effect in September...

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PYMNTS NFT Series: Tokenizing Assets Is NFTs’ Next Frontier 
PYMNTS NFT Series: Tokenizing Assets Is NFTs’ Next Frontier 
January 11, 2022  |  NFTs

Welcome to the sixth installment of PYMNTS’ series on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the newest craze in crypto.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Financial Regulator to Review Data Markets as Competition Concerns Loom
UK Financial Regulator to Review Data Markets as Competition Concerns Loom
January 11, 2022  |  Regulation

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Tuesday (Jan. 11) that it will launch two market studies to investigate the competitive conditions to access...

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FinTechs Poised to Poach More SMBs From Banks in 2022 With Speed and Specialization
FinTechs Poised to Poach More SMBs From Banks in 2022 With Speed and Specialization
January 11, 2022  |  SMBs

Will 2022 be the year of the “Scooby Doo” ending when FinTechs reveal their true ambition to dominate small and medium-sized business (SMB) banking at...

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Mobile Operators Use Games, YouTube Show to Lure 5G Consumers
Mobile Operators Use Games, YouTube Show to Lure 5G Consumers
January 11, 2022  |  Technology

Mobile providers continue to roll out applications and media that promote to consumers the benefits of 5G, explaining how the technology can improve many activities...

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Today in Data: Defining Digital Transformation in 2022, Bracing for Retail Returns, Designer Partnerships in Style
Today in Data: Defining Digital Transformation in 2022, Bracing for Retail Returns, Designer Partnerships in...
January 11, 2022  |  Today In Data

Retailers are caught flat-footed for what’s expected to be a record return season. Plus, a collaboration between Yeezy, Gap and Balenciaga bodes well for retail-designer...

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Brighterion: 2021 Was the Year of Adaptability
Brighterion: 2021 Was the Year of Adaptability
January 11, 2022  |  Opinion

At a time when businesses need to be more flexible than ever, artificial intelligence may hold the key to bringing back-office functions up to speed...

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Fashion Startup by Russell Wilson and Ciara Seeking up to $50M in Series A Funding
Fashion Startup by Russell Wilson and Ciara Seeking up to $50M in Series A Funding
January 11, 2022  |  Retail

The House of LR&C, a Seattle-based fashion startup started by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara, will seek between $20 million and $50...

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