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Wholesale Fashion Platform JOOR Raises $46 Million
Wholesale Fashion Platform JOOR Raises $46 Million
June 15, 2021  |  Investments

Wholesale fashion platform JOOR has notched $46 million in a Series D funding round led by Macquarie Capital Principal  Finance, with participation from previous backers...

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May Retail Sales Fall 1.3 Pct, Muddling Outlook For Consumer-Led Recovery
May Retail Sales Fall 1.3 Pct, Muddling Outlook For Consumer-Led Recovery
June 15, 2021  |  Retail

Reports of a red-hot consumer-led rebound were doused Tuesday (June 15) after the Commerce Department reported that May retail sales slid 1.3 percent from the...

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Walgreens Teams With Uber Eats For Same-Day Delivery
Walgreens Teams With Uber Eats For Same-Day Delivery
June 15, 2021  |  Retail

After working with Uber on a new vaccine scheduling option through the Uber app, Walgreens has grown its relationship with the logistics company to provide...

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NRF: 9 In 10 US Retailers Affected By Shipping Delays, Inventory Shortages
NRF: 9 In 10 US Retailers Affected By Shipping Delays, Inventory Shortages
June 15, 2021  |  Retail

The country’s largest retail trade group says that 97 percent of its members have been impacted by port congestion and shipping delays — with nearly...

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PYMNTS Pollinate Report: Main Street Shoppers Want Local Loyalty Run By Rewards Experts
PYMNTS Pollinate Report: Main Street Shoppers Want Local Loyalty Run By Rewards Experts
June 15, 2021  |  SMBs

The timeworn phrase “think global, act local” is attributed (somewhat mistakenly) to the 1915 book “Cities in Evolution” by civic planner Sir Patrick Geddes. The...

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Latest Shopping App Provider Ranking Favors Fast Fashion, Footwear And Fun
Latest Shopping App Provider Ranking Favors Fast Fashion, Footwear And Fun
June 15, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

What will happen to the action in shopping apps now that we’re on the verge of losing that COVID-era fig leaf ­— the face mask? It’s...

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Extending B2B Payments Optimization Efforts To The Freelancer Community
Extending B2B Payments Optimization Efforts To The Freelancer Community
June 15, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The U.S. talent pool is undergoing a massive shift. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why Tech Procurement Takes A Selective Approach To B2B eCommerce
Why Tech Procurement Takes A Selective Approach To B2B eCommerce
June 15, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The talk of the B2B town these days often lands on the rise of the eCommerce model as more organizations are eager to source, purchase...

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Banks Tap FinTechs In Anticipation Of Corporate Client Growth
Banks Tap FinTechs In Anticipation Of Corporate Client Growth
June 15, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Financial institutions (FIs) large and small are bracing for growing pressure from their small business and corporate clients for digital-native solutions in a broader push...

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