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Mobile Order-Ahead: It’s What’s For Dinner
Mobile Order-Ahead: It’s What’s For Dinner
December 16, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

In the mobile order-ahead space, consumers are not getting what they ordered – and that doesn’t mean burgers or salads. What consumers really want from...

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India’s Licious Notches $30M To Boost Online Food Sales
India’s Licious Notches $30M To Boost Online Food Sales
December 16, 2019  |  Investments

Meat and seafood brand Licious, based in Bengaluru, India, has raised $30 million in a Series E funding round led by Singapore-based Vertex Growth Fund, TechCrunch...

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Fresh Food Retail Could Get Boost Via Tech And New Laws
Fresh Food Retail Could Get Boost Via Tech And New Laws
December 16, 2019  |  Retail

It’s hardly news that digital and mobile technology — along with advances in logistics and delivery, and the rise of newer players — are changing...

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Mastercard Launches UK’s First All-Digital Gift Card
Mastercard Launches UK’s First All-Digital Gift Card
December 16, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Mastercard is partnering with CleverCards and Appreciate Group to offer gift cards directly to mobile wallets, Mastercard announced in a press release on Monday (Dec....

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Uber Says European Bike, Scooter Adoption Has Surpassed US
Uber Says European Bike, Scooter Adoption Has Surpassed US
December 16, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber is planning to ring in 2020 with increased investment in electric bikes and scooters, with an emphasis on Europe, CNBC reported on Monday (Dec....

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EBA CLEARING’s Request To Pay Solution To Launch Next Fall
EBA CLEARING’s Request To Pay Solution To Launch Next Fall
December 16, 2019  |  Payment Methods

EBA CLEARING is launching a request to pay (R2P) solution in Europe and created specifications with the input of 27 financial institutions from 11 countries,...

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Reinventing Microwave Meals For The Health-Conscious
Reinventing Microwave Meals For The Health-Conscious
December 16, 2019  |  Retail

One of the unfortunate secrets of meal kits that come with pre-measured ingredients is that although they are touted as a time-saving innovation, they don’t...

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South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank
South Korea FinTech Gets Initial Approval For Online Bank
December 16, 2019  |  Digital Banking

South Korean FinTech startup Viva Republica, creator of the financial services platform Toss, was granted preliminary approval for a digital banking license from the Financial...

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Building A Subscription Box For Outdoor Explorers
Building A Subscription Box For Outdoor Explorers
December 16, 2019  |  Retail

The Nomadik Founder Pat Hines grew up in the outdoor and action sports industries before he was inspired to start his subscription box service for...

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