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FloBiz Debuts Retail POS Billing Solution myBillBook

FloBiz Debuts Retail POS Billing Solution myBillBook
FloBiz Debuts Retail POS Billing Solution myBillBook
December 28, 2021  |  Retail

Bengaluru-based FinTech FloBiz on Tuesday (Dec. 28) launched a point of sale billing solution for retailers and franchises through its billing and accounting software platform...

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2021: The Year Restaurants Took Control of Their Relationships With Aggregators
2021: The Year Restaurants Took Control of Their Relationships With Aggregators
December 28, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

In 2021, many restaurants were able to take their relationship with aggregators into their own hands. Unlike the previous year, when the mad dash to...

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Today in Data: Forever 21 Goes Meta, NFTs as Impulse Buys, Online Sales Boost Holiday
Today in Data: Forever 21 Goes Meta, NFTs as Impulse Buys, Online Sales Boost Holiday
December 28, 2021  |  Today In Data

Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are becoming big business as impulse buys for some shoppers, and Forever 21 is diving deeper into the metaverse. Plus, online sales...

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Crypto Execs, Senators Support Limited Regulations
Crypto Execs, Senators Support Limited Regulations
December 28, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency executives and at least two U.S. Senators who own bitcoin may be on the same page when it comes to regulations: keep them to...

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Ant Group to Shutter Xiang Hu Bao Mutual Aid Platform
Ant Group to Shutter Xiang Hu Bao Mutual Aid Platform
December 28, 2021  |  International

China’s Ant Group plans to close its Xiang Hu Bao mutual aid platform next month, a move that comes as the country’s government continues its...

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75% of Acquiring Banks Now Use Artificial Intelligence to Detect Card Transaction Fraud
75% of Acquiring Banks Now Use Artificial Intelligence to Detect Card Transaction Fraud
December 28, 2021  |  Artificial Intelligence

Acquiring banks are under intense pressure to process transactions efficiently while detecting and preventing fraud attempts. That’s a growing challenge due to recent increases in both...

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Fauci: US Should ‘Seriously’ Weigh Vaccine Edict for National Air Travel
Fauci: US Should ‘Seriously’ Weigh Vaccine Edict for National Air Travel
December 28, 2021  |  Coronavirus

U.S. officials should weigh making vaccinations for COVID-19 a requirement for travelers taking domestic flights, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to...

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Vista Outdoor Acquires Hunting Gear Brand Stone Glacier 
Vista Outdoor Acquires Hunting Gear Brand Stone Glacier 
December 28, 2021  |  Acquisitions

Outdoor sports and recreation company Vista Outdoor Inc. on Tuesday (Dec. 28) acquired backcountry hunting gear company Stone Glacier, giving Vista a foothold in the...

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Beyond Likes, Social Commerce Potential and Pitfalls Reach New Heights
Beyond Likes, Social Commerce Potential and Pitfalls Reach New Heights
December 28, 2021  |  Retail

Liking a post on social media. That’s so last year, or so people will perhaps be saying, once 2022 is officially underway. Get the Full...

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