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China’s Economy Shows Mixed Second-Quarter Momentum
China’s Economy Shows Mixed Second-Quarter Momentum
July 15, 2021  |  International

Amid rising commodity prices and supply chain disruptions, the economy in China saw a slowdown from April through June from its accelerated pace between January...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Lands $800M At $33B Valuation; Transcard Launches Smart Disburse Platform
Today In Digital-First Banking: Revolut Lands $800M At $33B Valuation; Transcard Launches Smart Disburse Platform
July 15, 2021  |  Digital-First Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Revolut notched $800 million at a $33 billion valuation, while Transcard launched a Smart Disburse product for companies,...

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EU’s Exploration Of Digital Euro Seen As Threat To Other Volatile Cryptocurrencies
EU’s Exploration Of Digital Euro Seen As Threat To Other Volatile Cryptocurrencies
July 15, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In world that is literally filled with crypto volatility and speculation, Europe’s appetite for something that is more stable is understandable. Get the Full Story...

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Franklin Junction Looks To Add Virtual Arthur Treacher’s Brand To 100 Restaurants’ Offerings
Franklin Junction Looks To Add Virtual Arthur Treacher’s Brand To 100 Restaurants’ Offerings
July 15, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With so many ghost kitchens — delivery-only restaurants with no consumer-facing physical location — having popped up during quarantine, restaurant operators are taking notice of...

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Emerging Trends In Retail Hiring And Digital Innovation
Emerging Trends In Retail Hiring And Digital Innovation
July 15, 2021  |  Today In Data

Big retail brands like Dollar General can’t hire fast enough as the retail industry is contending with a combination of headwinds that are making the task of onboarding...

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Walmart Grows Fashion Assortment By Teaming With Tween Brand Justice
Walmart Grows Fashion Assortment By Teaming With Tween Brand Justice
July 15, 2021  |  Retail

In an ongoing effort to revitalize its apparel business, Walmart said on Thursday (July 15) that it will add the popular Justice brand line of...

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Eddie Bauer Launches Outdoor Apparel And Gear Rental Program
Eddie Bauer Launches Outdoor Apparel And Gear Rental Program
July 15, 2021  |  Retail

The 100-year-old iconic sportswear retailer Eddie Bauer said it is launching a new gear and apparel rental program as a way to give customers the...

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David’s Bridal Loyalty Program Tops 500K Amidst Rebound In Weddings
David’s Bridal Loyalty Program Tops 500K Amidst Rebound In Weddings
July 15, 2021  |  Retail

When David’s Bridal started its inaugural loyalty program in December, it was the end of a tough year for the wedding industry. Countless brides had...

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thredUP, LG Aim To Help Consumers Clean Out Their Closets With Collab
thredUP, LG Aim To Help Consumers Clean Out Their Closets With Collab
July 15, 2021  |  Retail

Apparel resale platform thredUP will fuel a clothing clean out program on behalf of LG home appliances by way of thredUP’s Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS), according to a Thursday...

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