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Buddy Valastro Joins List of Celebrities Launching Virtual Brands for Digital Ordering

Buddy Valastro Joins List of Celebrities Launching Virtual Brands for Digital Ordering
Buddy Valastro Joins List of Celebrities Launching Virtual Brands for Digital Ordering
September 28, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Buddy Valastro, a celebrity baker made famous by the series “Cake Boss,” among other reality shows, announced Tuesday (Sept. 28) that he is launching a...

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Debuts eNaira Website Ahead of Oct. 1 Currency Launch
Nigeria’s Central Bank Debuts eNaira Website Ahead of Oct. 1 Currency Launch
September 28, 2021  |  CBDC

The main website for Nigeria’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) has gone live, indicating that the launch of the eNaira digital currency is on track for...

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Senators Want to Track Crypto Mining Overseas
Senators Want to Track Crypto Mining Overseas
September 28, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

A pair of U.S. senators, Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), proposed new legislation on Monday (Sept. 27) that would require the Treasury Department...

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HomeGoods eCommerce Move Completes TJX Online Portfolio
HomeGoods eCommerce Move Completes TJX Online Portfolio
September 28, 2021  |  Retail

The anticipated move of the HomeGoods off-price home décor chain into eCommerce finally happened on Tuesday (Sept. 28), completing the belated digital shift of TJX...

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TikTok Reaches 1B Monthly User Milestone
TikTok Reaches 1B Monthly User Milestone
September 28, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Social video platform TikTok recently passed the 1 billion monthly active user milestone, up 45 percent from the middle of last year, the Bytedance-owned company...

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Commerce Secretary: US, Europe Must Join Forces to Curb China’s Progress
Commerce Secretary: US, Europe Must Join Forces to Curb China’s Progress
September 28, 2021  |  International

The U.S. will assemble allies, particularly those in Europe, to compel the deceleration of China’s innovation, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Tuesday (Sept. 28), according...

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Wendy’s Hints at Voice Commerce Intentions with New Promotion
Wendy’s Hints at Voice Commerce Intentions with New Promotion
September 28, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Hey, Wendy, which contextual commerce technologies are you working on to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace? Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK Online Car Retailer Cazoo Projects $1B in Revenue by the End of 2021
UK Online Car Retailer Cazoo Projects $1B in Revenue by the End of 2021
September 28, 2021  |  Earnings

Cazoo Holdings, a U.K.-based online seller of used cars, announced strong performance for its first-half 2021 financial results on Tuesday (Sept. 28), registering a 521%...

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65% of Technology Firms Have Adopted Automated AR Payment Tools
65% of Technology Firms Have Adopted Automated AR Payment Tools
September 28, 2021  |  B2B Payments

As B2B firms continue moving toward digital payments, new research shows they’re using that newfound functionality and applying it to other strategies and solutions as well. Get the Full...

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