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TikTok CEO Headed To Washington To Discuss App Security Concerns
TikTok CEO Headed To Washington To Discuss App Security Concerns
December 06, 2019  |  Safety and Security

As suspicions surrounding the app’s ties to China continue to increase, TikTok chief Alex Zhu will meet with legislators in Washington, D.C. next week. U.S....

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Giving The Gift Of A Good Read – On Subscription
Giving The Gift Of A Good Read – On Subscription
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

Avid social media users know that soon, the annual wave of posts about Jólabókaflóð will start appearing on Facebook timelines, Instagram stories and Twitter feeds....

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Retail Pulse: Luxury Beauty Brands Revamp Stores; Glossier Opens Temporary Shops
Retail Pulse: Luxury Beauty Brands Revamp Stores; Glossier Opens Temporary Shops
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

Makers of luxury goods, as well as beauty firms, are aiming to bring in shoppers who are moving away from malls and other venues. Some...

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Consumers’ Growing Appetite For Order To Eat
Consumers’ Growing Appetite For Order To Eat
December 06, 2019  |  Today In Data

The convenience of mobile order delivery has spurred top-line growth for quick-service restaurants. And, increasingly, several of the marquee names in the space have devoted...

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Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

With a greater emphasis on speed and online shopping, holiday hiring needs have changed amid shifting consumer preferences. Large retailers are set to hire approximately...

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H&M’s COS Brand Works With YCloset To Pilot Clothing Rentals
H&M’s COS Brand Works With YCloset To Pilot Clothing Rentals
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

To test out renting attire as eco-conscious shoppers rein in their purchases, H&M said its COS brand has collaborated with the Chinese subscription rental platform...

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Unwrapping Chipotle’s Evolving Digital Ordering Strategy
Unwrapping Chipotle’s Evolving Digital Ordering Strategy
December 06, 2019  |  Restaurant innovation

Fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill became one of the first major restaurant brands to pioneer the mobile ordering experience in 2008. Since then, it’s invested...

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On-Demand Payroll Leads B2B FinTech Funding
On-Demand Payroll Leads B2B FinTech Funding
December 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

This week saw B2B FinTechs targeting a range of pain points for business customers around the world, as investors put nearly $462 million in combined...

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Deep Dive: Countering Involuntary Subscription Churn
Deep Dive: Countering Involuntary Subscription Churn
December 06, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

Subscribers expect frictionless payment experiences, whether they are accessing videos, music or software as a service (SaaS). Some subscribers may eventually choose to abandon their...

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