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Today In Retail: Rent-A-Center Wraps Up Acima Acquisition; Tanger Collects 95 Pct Of Q4 Rents
Today In Retail: Rent-A-Center Wraps Up Acima Acquisition; Tanger Collects 95 Pct Of Q4 Rents
February 18, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Rent-A-Center, Inc. has closed on its acquisition of Acima Holdings, while Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. announced that it has...

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Today In Payments Around The World: KreditBee Lands $75 Million In Series C Round; Lakestar’s Hommels Launches SPAC
Today In Payments Around The World: KreditBee Lands $75 Million In Series C Round; Lakestar’s...
February 18, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, India-based KreditBee has raised $75 million in a Series C round, while Lakestar Founder Klaus Hommels has...

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Blue Apron Counts On Innovation To Drive Post-Pandemic Growth
Blue Apron Counts On Innovation To Drive Post-Pandemic Growth
February 18, 2021  |  Retail

Blue Apron has had a strong year, as homebound consumers turn to meal kits to enjoy fresh cooking without the risks and inconveniences of grocery...

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Singapore May List Blank-Check Companies, Or SPACs, This Year
Singapore May List Blank-Check Companies, Or SPACs, This Year
February 18, 2021  |  IPO

The Singapore Exchange, a major stock market in Asia, has reportedly been considering the idea of listing blank-check companies. Now, CEO Loh Boon Chye said...

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Chinese Grocery App Dingdong Maicai Considering US IPO
Chinese Grocery App Dingdong Maicai Considering US IPO
February 18, 2021  |  International

Chinese grocery app Dingdong Maicai is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. to advance expansion in the fresh food delivery market, Bloomberg...

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South Korean Retail Giant Shinsegae Invests In Singapore’s Grab
South Korean Retail Giant Shinsegae Invests In Singapore’s Grab
February 18, 2021  |  Investments

Signet Partners, the venture capital arm of South Korean retailer Shinsegae Group, has invested an undisclosed amount in the Singaporean super app Grab, The Korea...

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Coupang’s S-1 Spotlights Logistics Challenges In eCommerce IPOs
Coupang’s S-1 Spotlights Logistics Challenges In eCommerce IPOs
February 18, 2021  |  IPO

The great digital shift has sparked a lot of excitement on Wall Street. And a growing number of firms across the globe are joining the...

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Today In Payments: Revolut Business Introduces QR Codes For Payments; Amazon To Let Customers Vote On Products To Make
Today In Payments: Revolut Business Introduces QR Codes For Payments; Amazon To Let Customers Vote...
February 18, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Revolut Business is launching QR payment codes and Amazon will let customers “vote” on some of the new products the company...

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Batteries Plus To Add 50 New Stores In 2021 Amid Demand For Franchises
Batteries Plus To Add 50 New Stores In 2021 Amid Demand For Franchises
February 18, 2021  |  Retail

For over 30 years, Batteries Plus has been growing and adapting to meet customer needs. Management says its resilience during downturns such as the COVID...

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