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Wheels Up Takes Flight With $128M Raise
Wheels Up Takes Flight With $128M Raise
August 09, 2019  |  Investments

New York aviation startup Wheels Up has notched a $128 million Class D equity capital raise co-led by new investor Franklin Templeton, the company said...

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Goldman Opens Apple Card To Subprime Consumers
Goldman Opens Apple Card To Subprime Consumers
August 09, 2019  |  Apple

With its new credit card in conjunction with Apple, Goldman Sachs is reportedly approving some borrowers who are subprime for the offering. The bank is...

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Making Men’s Skincare Mindful 
Making Men’s Skincare Mindful 
August 09, 2019  |  Retail

That the global skincare market is a large and growing concern is no secret. By some estimates, its total global value will be pushing $187...

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Google’s Latest Travel Move Could Boost Contextual Commerce
Google’s Latest Travel Move Could Boost Contextual Commerce
August 09, 2019  |  Retail

Make room for more contextual commerce and more retail innovation in the travel sector. That’s the view from one of Google’s latest retail-associated launches, an airfare insight...

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Putting Security And Fraud Protection Into Place With SCA
Putting Security And Fraud Protection Into Place With SCA
August 09, 2019  |  Today In Data

Merchants are scrambling as the strong customer authentication (SCA) deadline looms. In other security news, phone numbers can provide a treasure trove of information about a consumer who is...

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Retail Pulse: The North Face To Open NYC Location; Walgreens To Shutter 200 Stores
Retail Pulse: The North Face To Open NYC Location; Walgreens To Shutter 200 Stores
August 09, 2019  |  Retail

Outdoor apparel retailers are reinventing their brick-and-mortar spaces to connect with customers by making stores into destinations that offer experiences. The North Face, for instance,...

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China’s EHang To Pilot Air Taxis In Guangzhou
China’s EHang To Pilot Air Taxis In Guangzhou
August 09, 2019  |  Retail

With a pilot for a citywide deployment, China’s EHang will create a network of air taxis as well as transports in Guangzhou. The company is...

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Foot Locker Works With Nike On Power Stores
Foot Locker Works With Nike On Power Stores
August 09, 2019  |  Retail

As it launches larger and more interactive stores, Foot Locker is working with Nike. The retailer’s Power locations are said to be four times larger...

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EuroCommerce On Why Merchant, Consumer Awareness Is Critical To SCA
EuroCommerce On Why Merchant, Consumer Awareness Is Critical To SCA
August 09, 2019  |  Regulation

Twenty-five percent of EU merchants are unaware of PSD2’s SCA requirement — and even more are unprepared. And come Sept. 14, exemptions and extensions aside,...

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