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New BLS Data Shows Inflationary Pressures Just Keep On Creeping Up
New BLS Data Shows Inflationary Pressures Just Keep On Creeping Up
June 15, 2021  |  Economy

The cost of doing business  is up — mostly, as new government data indicates, because inflation is powerfully on the rise. Figures released by the...

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Brij Debuts QR Code One-Touch Product Registration
Brij Debuts QR Code One-Touch Product Registration
June 15, 2021  |  eCommerce

Brij, which works to connect physical products to digital experiences, has launched as of Tuesday (June 15) in order to power one-touch product registration and...

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Today In Payments Around The World: EBANX Lands $430 Million Investment; Klarna Launches Tool For European Retailers
Today In Payments Around The World: EBANX Lands $430 Million Investment; Klarna Launches Tool For...
June 15, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, EBANX has notched a $430 million investment from Advent International, while Klarna is rolling out a new...

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FedEx/Nuro Tie-Up Shows The Last Mile Belongs To Robots And Autonomous Vehicles
FedEx/Nuro Tie-Up Shows The Last Mile Belongs To Robots And Autonomous Vehicles
June 15, 2021  |  Delivery

In journeying the last mile, and getting goods where they need to go on the last stretch of transportation — to Point B, as in...

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Uber Eats’ Walgreens Partnership Signals Ambitions Beyond Eats
Uber Eats’ Walgreens Partnership Signals Ambitions Beyond Eats
June 15, 2021  |  Retail

When it comes to same-day delivery, Walgreens cannot be tied down. The pharmacy is available to be ordered right to customer’s doorsteps through its own...

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Wix Buys Modalyst To Boost Users’ Ability To Craft Online Presences
Wix Buys Modalyst To Boost Users’ Ability To Craft Online Presences
June 15, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Wix, a Software-as-a-Service (Saas) platform designed to give users the ability to make an online presence, has acquired Modalyst, a marketplace and drop-shipping platform, according...

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US Security Council Urges EU To Stop Singling Out American Tech Firms
US Security Council Urges EU To Stop Singling Out American Tech Firms
June 15, 2021  |  Regulation

The U.S. National Security Council (NSC) told the European Union to stop using the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to target American technology giants, the Financial...

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Farmstead’s Refill Discount Program Reframes Grocery Loyalty
Farmstead’s Refill Discount Program Reframes Grocery Loyalty
June 15, 2021  |  Retail

Grocery app Farmstead is reimagining loyalty with its Refill & Save program. Rather than just rewarding frequent visits, the company also rewards loyalty to individual products, offering...

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More Landlords Offering Retailers Rent Agreements Based On Monthly Sales
More Landlords Offering Retailers Rent Agreements Based On Monthly Sales
June 15, 2021  |  Real Estate

When the COVID-19 pandemic was at its worst, many commercial landlords gave their tenants a deal: pay us a portion of your monthly sales in...

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