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Amazon Eyes Deal For $2B Stake In Indian Telecom Bharti Airtel
Amazon Eyes Deal For $2B Stake In Indian Telecom Bharti Airtel
June 04, 2020  |  Amazon Investments

Amazon may become the latest American tech giant to buy its way into India’s fast-growing telecom market as it eyes a deal that could upend...

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Las Vegas Reopens, But Will Gamblers Return?
Las Vegas Reopens, But Will Gamblers Return?
June 04, 2020  |  Retail

Nevada has rolled the dice, hoping gamblers who have been shut out of casinos for more than two months because of COVID-19 will return. Get...

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New Fiserv Program Aims To Cover Residential And Commercial Rent
New Fiserv Program Aims To Cover Residential And Commercial Rent
June 04, 2020  |  Alternative Credit

For individuals and small businesses that are having trouble covering the rent during the COVID-19 economic collapse, but might have a credit card or line...

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Amazon, Otrium Address Fashion Inventory Issues
Amazon, Otrium Address Fashion Inventory Issues
June 04, 2020  |  Retail

Fashion’s excess inventory problem is on the way to being alleviated. New moves from Amazon and other companies show that retailers and fashion brands are...

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The Acceleration Of eCommerce During The Pandemic
The Acceleration Of eCommerce During The Pandemic
June 04, 2020  |  Today In Data

The digital shift during the pandemic has been substantial, and new evidence indicates that the eCommerce market share could easily double by the end of this year....

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Reconsidering Loyalty: Tracking Post-Pandemic Attitudes
Reconsidering Loyalty: Tracking Post-Pandemic Attitudes
June 04, 2020  |  Retail

There is no “new normal” for retailing anymore. The pandemic has changed everything from digital shopping preferences to inventory to pricing. Loyalty programs are no...

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Masterbuilt’s Digital Campaign Sizzles For Serious Grilling Enthusiasts
Masterbuilt’s Digital Campaign Sizzles For Serious Grilling Enthusiasts
June 04, 2020  |  Retail

Welcome to grilling season. This summer, 70 percent of all Americans will fire up a grill. Most will do so on a gas grill, although...

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Adidas Sales Rebound In China With Return To Growth
Adidas Sales Rebound In China With Return To Growth
June 04, 2020  |  Retail

After lockdown restrictions were removed, Adidas’ China sales have bounced back faster than anticipated, fostering hopes that the brand can start to recover from a...

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Michaels Sees 296 Pct eCommerce Growth Amid Omnichannel Rollout
Michaels Sees 296 Pct eCommerce Growth Amid Omnichannel Rollout
June 04, 2020  |  Retail

The debut of new omnichannel features such as same-day delivery and curbside pickup, among other factors, helped fuel 296 percent eCommerce growth for The Michaels...

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