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EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution

EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution
EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution
January 27, 2022  |  Europe

Like many parts of the world, Europe is trying to strengthen protections for consumer privacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in Data: Retail Returns Outpace Online Sales, Fashion Industry Sets Resale Trends, Walmart Super App Takes Shape
Today in Data: Retail Returns Outpace Online Sales, Fashion Industry Sets Resale Trends, Walmart Super...
January 27, 2022  |  Today In Data

Oscar de la Renta is the latest luxury fashion brand to jump into the resale sector. Plus, Walmart makes a pair of acquisitions to enhance...

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Lowe’s, Petco to Pilot 15 Mini Store-in-Store Locations
Lowe’s, Petco to Pilot 15 Mini Store-in-Store Locations
January 27, 2022  |  Retail

Lowe’s and Petco are looking to get customers’ tails wagging with a joint venture that will place store-in-store pet supply outlets inside 15 of its...

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89% of Consumers Say Healthcare Estimates Make Them Feel Better, Paired With Financing
89% of Consumers Say Healthcare Estimates Make Them Feel Better, Paired With Financing
January 27, 2022  |  Healthcare

With the possible exception of groceries, we generally don’t shop by throwing items of unknown price in our cart, awaiting a mystery total at checkout...

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Retail Platform Leap Raises $50M to Accelerate Growth
Retail Platform Leap Raises $50M to Accelerate Growth
January 27, 2022  |  Investments

Retail company Leap has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round and plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate growth through investments...

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Payments Firm PingPong Considers $1B IPO
Payments Firm PingPong Considers $1B IPO
January 27, 2022  |  IPO

PingPong, a Chinese startup that helps eCommerce merchants make cross-border payments, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to $1 billion. Get...

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Tanzanian Payments FinTech NALA Raises $10M
Tanzanian Payments FinTech NALA Raises $10M
January 27, 2022  |  Investments

NALA, a Tanzanian cross-border payments provider specializing in international money transfers, has raised $10 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Vets Gets $40M in Funding Toward Tech-Focused Pet Care
The Vets Gets $40M in Funding Toward Tech-Focused Pet Care
January 27, 2022  |  Investments

Tech-focused pet care platform The Vets has announced $40 million in seed funding, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story...

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EU Parliament Committee Urges Member States to Design a Roadmap for AI 
EU Parliament Committee Urges Member States to Design a Roadmap for AI 
January 27, 2022  |  artificial intelligence

On January 13, the Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) committee at the European Parliament proposed a possible road map for Europe to reap...

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