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Yelp Report Shows Local Businesses Slowly Recovering From Pandemic Lows
Yelp Report Shows Local Businesses Slowly Recovering From Pandemic Lows
January 26, 2021  |  Economy

The U.S. economy is showing signs of recovery, with more than 230,000 local businesses reopening in late 2020, according to a new survey by Yelp....

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Listen Up: Clubhouse Takes Social Media Into The Audio Zone
Listen Up: Clubhouse Takes Social Media Into The Audio Zone
January 26, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Wait … there’s a new social media app where people actually talk — and listen to each other? Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Spreedly: Importance Of Health And Safety (Along With Payments Flexibility And Optimization)
Spreedly: Importance Of Health And Safety (Along With Payments Flexibility And Optimization)
January 26, 2021  |  Payment Methods

“Payments orchestration provides the solution to integrate easily with the many gateways and PSPs being brought to the table by their customers,” said Justin Benson,...

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Amazon Bringing 3,000 Jobs To Boston Via Tech Hub Expansion
Amazon Bringing 3,000 Jobs To Boston Via Tech Hub Expansion
January 26, 2021  |  Amazon

Amazon is bringing 3,000 new technology and software development jobs to the Boston area with the expansion of its tech hub in the Seaport neighborhood....

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Retail Transformations In Emerging And Established Brands 
Retail Transformations In Emerging And Established Brands 
January 26, 2021  |  Today In Data

Snack startup Quevos secured an investment on the “Shark Tank” reality television show, while consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands such as Hershey’s are getting acclimated with the stay-at-home economy. In brick-and-mortar, luxury chocolatier Godiva is...

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Scalefast: Hopes For The Global Economy And eCommerce Industry
Scalefast: Hopes For The Global Economy And eCommerce Industry
January 26, 2021  |  Economy

Olivier Schott, co-founder and chief product officer of Scalefast, details what will be essential to recovery in 2021: accelerated globalization to drive eCommerce, expansion of...

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FinTech AutoFi Launches Division For Businesses That Offers Financing Services
FinTech AutoFi Launches Division For Businesses That Offers Financing Services
January 26, 2021  |  Retail

San Francisco’s AutoFi is shifting into high gear with its launch of a “lending as a service” division aimed at business customers. In a press...

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L’Occitane’s US Unit Enters Bankruptcy As Part Of Lease Negotiations
L’Occitane’s US Unit Enters Bankruptcy As Part Of Lease Negotiations
January 26, 2021  |  Retail

The U.S. division of retailer L’Occitane has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey. The company said the move is part of its plan...

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Rectangle Health: A Bridge To Recovery And Revenue With Healthcare Payment Tools
Rectangle Health: A Bridge To Recovery And Revenue With Healthcare Payment Tools
January 26, 2021  |  Healthcare

Dominick Colabella, CEO of Rectangle Health, discusses how 2020 transformed the healthcare payments space, forcing providers to adopt new technology practically overnight. Through its practice...

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