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PayPal’s Scale Drives Crypto’s Utility
PayPal’s Scale Drives Crypto’s Utility
March 30, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In spurring new consumer behavior, scale matters. That’s especially true with cryptocurrencies, where making the leap from speculation to actual transactions (you know, the kind...

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Nike Sues Rap Star ‘Lil Nas X’ And ‘MSCHF’ Over Patent Infringement
Nike Sues Rap Star ‘Lil Nas X’ And ‘MSCHF’ Over Patent Infringement
March 30, 2021  |  Retail

Nike filed a “Swoosh” trademark infringement suit in federal court Monday (March 29) saying a modified version of its Air Max 97 sneakers that includes...

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Walgreens Expands Financial Services Push With Linked Bank Accounts And Debit Cards
Walgreens Expands Financial Services Push With Linked Bank Accounts And Debit Cards
March 30, 2021  |  Retail

As part of its strategy to generate alternative profit sources, Walgreens announced Tuesday (March 30) that it would offer customers a connected bank account feature,...

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Innovation In Restaurants, Grocery And Retail
Innovation In Restaurants, Grocery And Retail
March 30, 2021  |  Today In Data

Walmart is having its annual open call for products amid the firm’s recent commitment to invest in items made, grown or assembled in the United States. In dining, ordering takeout or...

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Old Brands Never Die; They Just Come Back As Dot-Coms Or Smaller Stores
Old Brands Never Die; They Just Come Back As Dot-Coms Or Smaller Stores
March 30, 2021  |  Retail

A stroll through the 100-plus-year history of J.C. Penney is a walk down memory lane. The retailer’s history ranges from seeking better access to railroads,...

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PICKUP Lands $15 Million To Help More Retailers Provide Delivery
PICKUP Lands $15 Million To Help More Retailers Provide Delivery
March 30, 2021  |  Retail

Last-mile delivery technology provider PICKUP has landed $15 million in a NewRoad Capital Partners-led Series B funding round that saw participation from current investors Florida...

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GameStop Names Chief Growth Officer Amid Transition To ‘Consumer-Obsessed’ Tech Company
GameStop Names Chief Growth Officer Amid Transition To ‘Consumer-Obsessed’ Tech Company
March 30, 2021  |  Retail

A week after announcing it was becoming a “consumer-obsessed technology company”, GameStop has appointed a new chief growth officer to help the embattled retailer further...

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Credit Union Of Texas Taps PSCU For Expanded Partnership
Credit Union Of Texas Taps PSCU For Expanded Partnership
March 30, 2021  |  Credit Unions

Payments credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU will provide credit processing support in addition to support services for debit for Credit Union of Texas as...

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Deep Dive: How A2A Transfers Are Leading Debit Growth And How Merchants And FIs Can Keep Up
Deep Dive: How A2A Transfers Are Leading Debit Growth And How Merchants And FIs Can...
March 30, 2021  |  Next-Gen Debit

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