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Bitcoin Fever May Be Stoking Interest In CBDCs

Bitcoin Fever May Be Stoking Interest In CBDCs
Bitcoin Fever May Be Stoking Interest In CBDCs
April 02, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

It seems a rising bitcoin tide lifts all digital currency boats. As CNBC reported Friday morning (April 2) as bitcoin prices gain ground — and are...

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Future Innovations In Retail And Banking
Future Innovations In Retail And Banking
April 02, 2021  |  Today In Data

Used car dealership chain CarMax plans to return its capital investment to pre-pandemic levels with plans to open more stores, expand its digital efforts and...

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UK’s Revolution Beauty Seeks ‘Next New Face’ Via TikTok Social Commerce Competition
UK’s Revolution Beauty Seeks ‘Next New Face’ Via TikTok Social Commerce Competition
April 02, 2021  |  Retail

Fast-growing British cosmetics firm Revolution Beauty has kicked off a month-long global social commerce search for its next new makeup artist and model via a...

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Sewing Retailer Joann Goes Seamless With Nearly 200 Pct Jump In Omnichannel Sales
Sewing Retailer Joann Goes Seamless With Nearly 200 Pct Jump In Omnichannel Sales
April 02, 2021  |  Retail

Just three weeks after its initial public offering (IPO), sewing and arts and crafts retailer Joann said its same-store sales rose 21 percent for the...

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Amazon Eyes Physical Stores While Walmart Doubles Down On Digital 
Amazon Eyes Physical Stores While Walmart Doubles Down On Digital 
April 02, 2021  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

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New Platform Turns Beer Labels Into Augmented Reality Experiences 
New Platform Turns Beer Labels Into Augmented Reality Experiences 
April 02, 2021  |  Retail

The augmented reality (AR) platform BEERSCANS is looking to advance the craft beer industry with packaging to entertain people as they sip. Get the Full...

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Nonfarm Jobs Up By 916K As Economy Begins Rebound
Nonfarm Jobs Up By 916K As Economy Begins Rebound
April 02, 2021  |  Economy

The U.S. economy took a big step forward in March with total nonfarm payroll employment up by 916,000, beating analysts’ predictions. In addition, the unemployment...

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New Report: Open Banking Is More Than Ready For Its Full US Debut
New Report: Open Banking Is More Than Ready For Its Full US Debut
April 02, 2021  |  Banking

Open banking is a reality in the United Kingdom, and coming soon to American shores in its digital-first dazzle, in no small part built on...

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Rethinking The Approach To Early Wage Access
Rethinking The Approach To Early Wage Access
April 02, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Trade finance continues to evolve as a tool designed to meet the cash flow needs of both ends of a B2B transaction. Corporate buyers can...

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