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Use Cases Unveiled at CES Demonstrate the Transformational Capabilities of 5G

Use Cases Unveiled at CES Demonstrate the Transformational Capabilities of 5G
Use Cases Unveiled at CES Demonstrate the Transformational Capabilities of 5G
January 06, 2022  |  Mobile

The high speed and low latency of 5G will be enable more appliances that are used every day to deliver the capabilities people now expect...

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Today in Data: Retailers Spending on Inventory IT, Attracting Global Customers, Walmart Expanding In-Fridge Delivery
Today in Data: Retailers Spending on Inventory IT, Attracting Global Customers, Walmart Expanding In-Fridge Delivery
January 06, 2022  |  Today In Data

Retailers enact cross-border strategies to attract customers from around the world, and retailers are spending big bucks on inventory IT. Plus, Walmart is boosting its...

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Martha Stewart Announces First Restaurant, Hints at More Down the Line  
Martha Stewart Announces First Restaurant, Hints at More Down the Line  
January 06, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

After a couple years that have seen many restaurants launch their first packaged products, entrepreneur and media personality Martha Stewart is going the opposite direction....

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Walgreens Focused on Growing Health Unit as Solid Int’l Results Complicate Sale of Boots Unit
Walgreens Focused on Growing Health Unit as Solid Int’l Results Complicate Sale of Boots Unit
January 06, 2022  |  Retail

The second-largest U.S. pharmacy retailer says it plans to open 100 new Walgreens Health Corner locations this year, having closed two acquisitions last quarter and...

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Canada’s PayFacto Acquires Software Firm iShopFood 
Canada’s PayFacto Acquires Software Firm iShopFood 
January 06, 2022  |  Acquisitions

The Canadian payments company PayFacto has acquired iShopFood Inc., a Quebec-based firm that makes online ordering software for the restaurant industry.  Get the Full Story...

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Hasbro Names Chris Cocks CEO After October Death of Brian Goldner
Hasbro Names Chris Cocks CEO After October Death of Brian Goldner
January 06, 2022  |  Retail

Hasbro Inc. has chosen Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming division leader Chris Cocks as its next chief executive officer, saying he will take...

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New Provider Ranking of Travel Apps Is Ready To Go When You Are
New Provider Ranking of Travel Apps Is Ready To Go When You Are
January 06, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

No matter the latest variant — are we at omega yet? — travelers will want to travel. It’s wanderlust, pure and simple. You can suppress them,...

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Payments Services Firm VeriCheck Acquires ACHWorks
Payments Services Firm VeriCheck Acquires ACHWorks
January 06, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Atlanta-based payments services company VeriCheck Inc. (VCI) announced Thursday (Jan. 6) it has acquired ACHWorks, a California software firm and an automated clearing house (ACH)...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Rebounds After Q3 Earnings Report Triggers Drop
Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Rebounds After Q3 Earnings Report Triggers Drop
January 06, 2022  |  Retail

Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.’s stock price rebounded Thursday (Jan. 6), climbing more than 11% after initially dropping more than 9% per...

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