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Klarna and Rokt Partner to Enhance eCommerce Marketing
Klarna and Rokt Partner to Enhance eCommerce Marketing
October 17, 2023  |  Partnerships

Global payments network Klarna is partnering with eCommerce solutions firm Rokt. The collaboration aims to leverage Rokt’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to deliver more relevant marketing solutions for retailers and...

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Reports Growing Worldwide Demand for Crypto
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Reports Growing Worldwide Demand for Crypto
October 17, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Larry Fink, the CEO of asset manager BlackRock, reported the increasing demand for cryptocurrencies among its global clientele. Fink’s comments on Fox Business come amid...

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Tupperware Hires Avon Vet Laurie Ann Goldman as CEO
Tupperware Hires Avon Vet Laurie Ann Goldman as CEO
October 17, 2023  |  Personnel

Tupperware has replaced its CEO following months of struggle for the iconic container brand. Laurie Ann Goldman, former CEO for companies such as Spanx and...

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Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
October 17, 2023  |  Healthcare

A recent report finds that consumers’ private medical information may not be that private. “The healthcare industry has rapidly embraced digital technologies to enhance patient...

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Pizza Hut Extends Hours as Restaurant Workforce Recovery Boosts Capacity
Pizza Hut Extends Hours as Restaurant Workforce Recovery Boosts Capacity
October 17, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Pizza Hut is reportedly adding late-night operating hours at thousands of locations across the United States. It’s a move that comes as the return of...

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Chime Inc. Faces CFPB Action for Alleged Deceptive Practices on Sendwave App
Chime Inc. Faces CFPB Action for Alleged Deceptive Practices on Sendwave App
October 17, 2023  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Chime Inc., the operator of the Sendwave mobile app, for deceiving consumers about the speed...

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ACH Network Payment Volume Climbs 20% in Q3
ACH Network Payment Volume Climbs 20% in Q3
October 17, 2023  |  Earnings

ACH Network parent company Nacha says it is reaping the benefit of increased B2B payments. Continued adoption of same-day automated clearing house (ACH) payments and the...

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September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
October 17, 2023  |  Retail

Bank earnings came first, putting up card spending data that spotlighted consumers’ willingness to keep spending across debit and credit cards. Retail sales data released...

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Stax Acquires APPS to Boost Payment Processing Services
Stax Acquires APPS to Boost Payment Processing Services
October 17, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Florida-based FinTech Stax Payments says it has acquired Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems (APPS). “The integration of APPS marks a significant expansion of Stax’s technology stack, giving partners and merchants flexible,...

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