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Hacking Attack Could Have Compromised Hundreds Of Thousands Of iPhones
Hacking Attack Could Have Compromised Hundreds Of Thousands Of iPhones
August 30, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Google, in a series of blog posts on Thursday (Aug. 29), described a long-term hacking campaign by malicious actors on the iPhone, according to a...

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The North Face On Bringing Outdoorsy Experiential Retail To The City
The North Face On Bringing Outdoorsy Experiential Retail To The City
August 30, 2019  |  Retail

Some retail players attempt experiential retail through a series of slow, “toe-in” experiments – a pop-up shop here, a smart mirror there, perhaps an interactive...

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Retail Pulse: PUMA Opens Tech-Powered NYC Flagship; Target To Roll Out Disney Shops
Retail Pulse: PUMA Opens Tech-Powered NYC Flagship; Target To Roll Out Disney Shops
August 30, 2019  |  Retail

Sportswear companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores centered around experiences to let their customers interact with their brands in real life. PUMA, for instance, brought its first-ever...

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How Advances Could Help Gig Workers Receive Early Pay
How Advances Could Help Gig Workers Receive Early Pay
August 30, 2019  |  Today In Data

Pay advances can let workers receive full or partial payments for assigned (but not yet completed) jobs, which could be a compelling innovation for gig workers. In...

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Didi Chuxing To Tap Into Self-Driving Vehicles
Didi Chuxing To Tap Into Self-Driving Vehicles
August 30, 2019  |  Retail

With hopes to expand the program abroad, ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing reportedly intends to tap into self-driving vehicles to pick up riders in a part...

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Walmart To Open Health Clinic In Georgia
Walmart To Open Health Clinic In Georgia
August 30, 2019  |  Retail

With a deeper move into the market for primary and mental healthcare, Walmart is opening a Walmart Health clinic in Georgia. The retailer updated its...

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Inside Facebook’s Efforts To Fight Ad Fraud
Inside Facebook’s Efforts To Fight Ad Fraud
August 30, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Facebook is a giant in the ad game, with 2.3 billion active monthly users and $16.6 billion in quarterly advertising revenue. However, its omnipresence makes...

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Target Drive Up Reaches All 50 States
Target Drive Up Reaches All 50 States
August 30, 2019  |  Retail

Target has announced that its Drive Up service is now available in all 50 states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Gig Workers’ Preferences For Advance Pay Depends Upon Persona
Gig Workers’ Preferences For Advance Pay Depends Upon Persona
August 30, 2019  |  Payment Methods

The gig economy might be transforming many aspects of the traditional employee-employer relationship – there is still not a consensus on whether gig workers are...

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