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The Rise Of Online Grocery Shopping, Robots During The Coronavirus
The Rise Of Online Grocery Shopping, Robots During The Coronavirus
April 15, 2020  |  Today In Data

Grocers contended with panic buying, supply chain challenges and safety issues while the public stocked up on essential items as the coronavirus crisis hit in...

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JCPenney Mulls Bankruptcy Filing As Turnaround Plans Change With COVID-19
JCPenney Mulls Bankruptcy Filing As Turnaround Plans Change With COVID-19
April 15, 2020  |  Retail

After the COVID-19 crisis closed its retail locations for a time and changed its turnaround plans, JCPenney is reportedly looking into filing for bankruptcy. The...

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Healthcare Looks To AI For Fraud Cure
Healthcare Looks To AI For Fraud Cure
April 15, 2020  |  Artificial Intelligence

The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are manifold, and many feel that perhaps its most meaningful uses are in the healthcare field, where data can...

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Why The Freelancer Economy Is Preparing For Long-Term COVID-19 Impacts
Why The Freelancer Economy Is Preparing For Long-Term COVID-19 Impacts
April 15, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Companies invest about 11 hours of time finding talent for every 40 hours of work they receive. This gap is rapidly becoming all the more...

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Mastercard’s Ethoca Delivers Digital Receipts In Expanded Microsoft Partnership 
Mastercard’s Ethoca Delivers Digital Receipts In Expanded Microsoft Partnership 
April 15, 2020  |  eCommerce

Customers of Microsoft can access digital purchase receipts through Canadian tech services firm Ethoca, a subsidiary of Mastercard, and its partnerships with a growing matrix...

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SMBs Find Cash Flow Support In Cards
SMBs Find Cash Flow Support In Cards
April 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

While small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to hustle to secure portions of various federal coronavirus relief funding, the commercial card industry is finding itself...

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How China Fuels Alternatives To Correspondent Banking
How China Fuels Alternatives To Correspondent Banking
April 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

China is a notoriously challenging jurisdiction for foreign payment service providers to operate as the nation prioritizes local industry leaders. Gradually, however, and with a...

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What COVID-19 Means For Logistics, Now And In The Future
What COVID-19 Means For Logistics, Now And In The Future
April 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

COVID-19 has interrupted global supply chains, leaving companies scrambling for alternate ways to keep operations running smoothly. However, businesses can learn lessons from this impact...

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Amazon Cuts Affiliate Commissions
Amazon Cuts Affiliate Commissions
April 15, 2020  |  Amazon

Amazon will cut commission rates for members of its commission program, which is called Amazon Associates and allows companies to advertise Amazon products in exchange...

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