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Automakers Announce Agreements to Improve Supply of Semiconductor Chips 

Automakers Announce Agreements to Improve Supply of Semiconductor Chips 
Automakers Announce Agreements to Improve Supply of Semiconductor Chips 
December 13, 2021  |  Connected Economy

In the midst of a global shortage of semiconductor chips that is affecting manufacturers in a wide range of industries, Stellantis and BMW have become...

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From Bullet-Proof Glass to eCommerce Shift, Crime Spree Spawns Rethink on Retail
From Bullet-Proof Glass to eCommerce Shift, Crime Spree Spawns Rethink on Retail
December 13, 2021  |  Retail

You’ve seen the shocking videos and read the growing news reports. U.S. retailers are under siege from an unprecedented attack of organized criminals helping themselves...

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More Retail IPO Hints at Amazon’s India Omnichannel Plans
More Retail IPO Hints at Amazon’s India Omnichannel Plans
December 13, 2021  |  IPO

In the continued parade of new stock market listings, especially for initial public offerings (IPOs), there’s particular appeal for groceries in an omnichannel world. Get...

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18% of Connected Consumers Now Make Weekly Online Purchases, 4% Do So Daily
18% of Connected Consumers Now Make Weekly Online Purchases, 4% Do So Daily
December 13, 2021  |  Retail

It doesn’t matter if you’re taking batting practice or perfecting your favorite recipe — the more you do something, the more comfortable you get doing...

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Ryder Adding Whiplash for Nationwide eCommerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment
Ryder Adding Whiplash for Nationwide eCommerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment
December 13, 2021  |  Retail

Supply chain, transportation and fleet management network Ryder System, Inc., on Monday (Dec. 13) announced it has agreed to acquire omnichannel fulfillment and logistics services...

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Ticket Reseller Vivid Seats Acquires Betcha Sports 
Ticket Reseller Vivid Seats Acquires Betcha Sports 
December 13, 2021  |  Acquisitions

The ticket reseller Vivid Seats has acquired the sports gaming app Betcha Sports in a deal that could ultimately be worth up to $65 million. ...

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Binance Asia Withdraws Application for Singapore Crypto Bourse
Binance Asia Withdraws Application for Singapore Crypto Bourse
December 13, 2021  |  International

The fiat-to-crypto trading platform Binance.sg has withdrawn its permit application to operate a bourse in Singapore from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), according to...

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Made-to-Order Fashion Emerges as Viable Option
Made-to-Order Fashion Emerges as Viable Option
December 13, 2021  |  Retail

For most shoppers, the idea of having an item of clothing purposely made for them sees to be a bit extreme, but made-to-order fashion is...

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IP-Stealing Artist Gets Burned by His Own Game as Cyber-Sleuths Pirate ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs
IP-Stealing Artist Gets Burned by His Own Game as Cyber-Sleuths Pirate ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs
December 13, 2021  |  NFTs

Two wrongs don’t make a right, as the old adage goes — but in some cases, the latter retaliatory act does provide a sense of...

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