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Bangladesh’s ShopUp Announces $75M Series B Round
Bangladesh’s ShopUp Announces $75M Series B Round
September 07, 2021  |  Investments

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New Report: PSPs Embrace Open Banking APIs for Speed, Compliance, Insights
New Report: PSPs Embrace Open Banking APIs for Speed, Compliance, Insights
September 07, 2021  |  Banking

Payment service providers (PSPs) keep money moving and get people and businesses paid, yet in the increasingly connected economy, mounting demands for seamless experiences and...

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FAT Brands Brings 70 Virtual Locations to the Middle East as Ghost Kitchen Expansion Trend Goes Global
FAT Brands Brings 70 Virtual Locations to the Middle East as Ghost Kitchen Expansion Trend...
September 07, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

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El Salvador’s Risky Legal Tender Leap Into Bitcoin 
El Salvador’s Risky Legal Tender Leap Into Bitcoin 
September 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say. Or: In for bitcoin – and not just for a bit. Get the Full...

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Walmart’s Auto Parts Dominance Over Amazon All But Ended
Walmart’s Auto Parts Dominance Over Amazon All But Ended
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

In just 12 months, Walmart has seen a 7 percentage point market share lead in auto parts evaporate versus rival Amazon, which for the second...

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65% of Consumer Electronics Returns Occur During Setup
65% of Consumer Electronics Returns Occur During Setup
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

It’s almost becoming rare for consumers to buy electronics that don’t connect to the internet. Televisions, doorbells, refrigerators and even toothbrushes have all become a...

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM to Quadruple Workforce for Holidays
1-800-FLOWERS.COM to Quadruple Workforce for Holidays
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

Digital gift marketplace 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc. will hire more than 10,000 seasonal workers across its gourmet foods and gifting brands — Harry & David, PersonalizationMall.com, Cheryl’s...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple’s App Store Policies Face Scrutiny; Ireland Slams What’sApp with Record Fine
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple’s App Store Policies Face Scrutiny; Ireland Slams What’sApp with Record...
September 07, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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JD.com Names New President as Founder Takes Step Back
JD.com Names New President as Founder Takes Step Back
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

Chinese eCommerce company JD.com on Monday (Sept. 6) announced Lei Xu as President of JD.com, taking over the company’s day-to-day operations from founder Richard Qiangdong...

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