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Chinese eCommerce Giant Pinduoduo Sees 30 Pct Jump In Users
Chinese eCommerce Giant Pinduoduo Sees 30 Pct Jump In Users
August 24, 2021  |  eCommerce

The Chinese eCommerce giant Pinduoduo saw a jump in monthly active users and active buyers over the past year, according to the company’s second-quarter financial...

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Lyft Prez ‘Confident’ Rideshare Firms Will Prevail Over Renewed Prop 22 Battle 
Lyft Prez ‘Confident’ Rideshare Firms Will Prevail Over Renewed Prop 22 Battle 
August 24, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Lyft Co-founder and President John Zimmer told CNBC’s Jim Cramer that the renewed legal fight regarding California’s Proposition 22 and the classification of workers will...

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South Korea Readies Google And Apple App Store Crackdown
South Korea Readies Google And Apple App Store Crackdown
August 24, 2021  |  Regulation

New legislation in South Korea could effectively keep Apple and Google from charging commissions on in-app purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
Stablecoins’ Use Cases Still Emerging As Changes, Regulations Loom 
August 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

There is continued debate over the role of stablecoins – and where they fit within digital commerce, in both commercial and retail settings. These cryptos have...

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Gig App Provider Ranking Keeps Working All Summer, Rain Or Shine
Gig App Provider Ranking Keeps Working All Summer, Rain Or Shine
August 24, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote this: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” The famed philosopher knew nothing of apps or the connected economy,...

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National Restaurant Association Urges Congress to Replenish Relief Fund In Response To Delta Variant
National Restaurant Association Urges Congress to Replenish Relief Fund In Response To Delta Variant
August 24, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

Restaurants are in danger — that is the message that the National Restaurant Association is communicating to Congress through an open letter sent Tuesday (Aug...

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Walmart Bets On Delivery Network In Latest Expansion Of Third-Party Services
Walmart Bets On Delivery Network In Latest Expansion Of Third-Party Services
August 24, 2021  |  Retail

Just a week after an earnings report that exemplified Walmart’s omnichannel successes, the company is placing a big bet that its delivery network can outshine...

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Macy’s Play With Toys R Us Could Be Building Blocks To Digital Marketplace
Macy’s Play With Toys R Us Could Be Building Blocks To Digital Marketplace
August 24, 2021  |  Retail

While many industry watchers saw Macy’s partnership with Toys R Us as a category expansion that will help the omnichannel retailer bring more customers online...

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No Playbook For Francesca’s, Target Adding Disney Stores, Building Digital Marketplaces
No Playbook For Francesca’s, Target Adding Disney Stores, Building Digital Marketplaces
August 24, 2021  |  Today In Data

Target and Disney are poised to expand their partnership. Plus, Francesca’s CEO ditches the playbook in the new retail landscape, and legacy brands are pivoting...

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