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Grab Grabs 90 Pct OVO Digital Wallet Stake From Lippo
Grab Grabs 90 Pct OVO Digital Wallet Stake From Lippo
October 04, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Southeast Asia’s super app Grab is upping its interest in the Indonesian digital payments startup OVO from 39 percent to 90 percent after buying the...

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Dollar Tree Increases Price Point Due to Prolonged Supply Chain Issues
Dollar Tree Increases Price Point Due to Prolonged Supply Chain Issues
October 04, 2021  |  Retail

When Dollar Tree last week said it would begin rolling out price points above $1 on more items, executives said it was meant to help...

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Brands Navigating NIL Rules, Amazon and Walmart Deepen Connections, BNPL Branching Out
Brands Navigating NIL Rules, Amazon and Walmart Deepen Connections, BNPL Branching Out
October 04, 2021  |  Today In Data

Name, image and likeness rule changes have left brands scrambling for a piece of the action. Plus, buy now, pay later is “humongously important” for...

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As Business Model Matures, B2B Subscriptions Have Become Hot Growth Area
As Business Model Matures, B2B Subscriptions Have Become Hot Growth Area
October 04, 2021  |  Subscriptions

Over the last two years, the rate at which consumers sign up for subscriptions has jumped significantly, leading some companies to consider the model for...

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Nordstrom Adds Cuvée Beauty Haircare Products
Nordstrom Adds Cuvée Beauty Haircare Products
October 04, 2021  |  Retail

Luxury haircare brand Cuvée Beauty on Monday (Oct. 4) said it has signed a retail distribution deal that will bring its “low-maintenance” products into all...

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Amazon Adds Address-Free Gifting Feature Ahead of Holidays
Amazon Adds Address-Free Gifting Feature Ahead of Holidays
October 04, 2021  |  Retail

Amazon on Monday (Oct. 4) debuted a new feature that will allow U.S. Prime subscribers to send gifts to friends and family members without knowing...

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Many Streaming Apps Changing Channels in Latest Provider Ranking
Many Streaming Apps Changing Channels in Latest Provider Ranking
October 04, 2021  |  Streaming

There’s no business like show business. Just ask the multitude of streaming apps streaming into TVs and smartphones the world over, especially since staying home...

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UK FinTech SumUp Names Michael Schrezenmaier as CEO Europe
UK FinTech SumUp Names Michael Schrezenmaier as CEO Europe
October 04, 2021  |  Personnel

Global FinTech SumUp appointed Michael Schrezenmaier as its new CEO Europe, as the U.K. startup moves toward becoming a one-stop shop for merchants, the company...

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Counting Change With the Latest Credit Card App Provider Ranking
Counting Change With the Latest Credit Card App Provider Ranking
October 04, 2021  |  Credit Cards

Look here, thrill-seekers: This is the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps. It’s not an amusement park. It’s no day at the beach, and...

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