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Zapp Grabs $200M to Expand Rapid Delivery in UK

Zapp Grabs $200M to Expand Rapid Delivery in UK
Zapp Grabs $200M to Expand Rapid Delivery in UK
January 28, 2022  |  Investments

Rapid delivery service Zapp raised $200 million in a Series B funding round to expand its footprint in larger U.K. cities, enhance its technology and...

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Regulators and Economic Experts Debate on Possible Challenges in Platform Regulation
Regulators and Economic Experts Debate on Possible Challenges in Platform Regulation
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

The rise of the so-called “platforms” is leading to a new wave of regulation. This regulation overlaps with antitrust law in several respects, but it...

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China Investigation Triggers Delay in 60+ IPOs
China Investigation Triggers Delay in 60+ IPOs
January 28, 2022  |  IPO

More than 60 initial public offerings (IPOs) across China — including Deutsche Bank AG’s Chinese securities venture — are on hold as regulators look into...

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Retailers Face Post-Holiday Reality of Rising Prices, Decreased Spending
Retailers Face Post-Holiday Reality of Rising Prices, Decreased Spending
January 28, 2022  |  Retail

When prices rise faster than incomes, consumers tend to tighten their belts and give up a few non-essential purchases, and according to the latest government...

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Today in Data: Americans Need Larger Levi’s, Live Video Shopping Emerges, Petco Launches Pet Supply Outlets in Lowe’s
Today in Data: Americans Need Larger Levi’s, Live Video Shopping Emerges, Petco Launches Pet Supply...
January 28, 2022  |  Today In Data

Live video shopping helps retailers convert more sales from online shoppers, and Levi’s says Americans are pushing for baggier jeans — with many needing bigger...

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India’s Ola Plans 500 Quick Commerce Dark Stores
India’s Ola Plans 500 Quick Commerce Dark Stores
January 28, 2022  |  eCommerce

Indian ride-hailing service Ola has rebranded its quick commerce business to “Ola Dash” as it prepares to establish what will be the largest collection of...

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Software Updates Keep Connected Cars ‘Future Ready’
Software Updates Keep Connected Cars ‘Future Ready’
January 28, 2022  |  Technology

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced its roadmap through 2030, and one thing it will focus on in its upcoming vehicles to be sold worldwide is...

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VF Corporation Stock Continues Six-Month Struggle
VF Corporation Stock Continues Six-Month Struggle
January 28, 2022  |  Earnings

The stock price for VF Corporation — whose stable of brands include Dickies, Timberland, The North Face and Vans — continued its six-month languish, dipping...

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Google Investing $1B in India’s Bharti Airtel
Google Investing $1B in India’s Bharti Airtel
January 28, 2022  |  Investments

Google will invest up to $1 billion as part of a long-term partnership with Indian telecom Bharti Airtel, designed to boost the country’s digital ecosystem....

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