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US Household Spending Climbs

US Household Spending Climbs
US Household Spending Climbs
November 01, 2019  |  Economy

Consumers boosted their spending in September by 0.2 percent going into the fourth quarter, matching August’s increase but coming in slightly below economists’ expectations, The...

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Why Western Union Is Embracing Its White-Label Future
Why Western Union Is Embracing Its White-Label Future
November 01, 2019  |  Earnings

If one were looking for a simple phrase to describe the theme of Western Union’s Q3 earnings report on Thursday (Oct. 31), “pleasant surprises” would...

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Starbucks To Open Pickup Location In New York City
Starbucks To Open Pickup Location In New York City
November 01, 2019  |  Retail

As the company modernizes and reimagines the customer experience in stores located in high-traffic metropolitan areas, Starbucks plans to open a Starbucks Pickup store in...

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Why Mobile Order-Ahead Is A Sure Bet For Most QSRs
Why Mobile Order-Ahead Is A Sure Bet For Most QSRs
November 01, 2019  |  Retail

If Q3 2019 quick-service restaurant (QSR) earnings are any indication, restaurants’ rush to digital and mobile ordering is benefiting many — but not all —...

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Driving Payments Innovation With Installments And Automation
Driving Payments Innovation With Installments And Automation
November 01, 2019  |  Today In Data

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can make their operations run smoother by tapping into automated processes, electronic invoices and accounts receivable (AR) tools for digital payments. In payments innovation,...

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Retail Pulse: Dine Brands Teams With Postmates; Walmart Rolls Out Alcohol Pickup
Retail Pulse: Dine Brands Teams With Postmates; Walmart Rolls Out Alcohol Pickup
November 01, 2019  |  Retail

Fast-casual restaurant groups are teaming with online food delivery firms to offer on-demand ordering to consumers through digital platforms. For instance, Dine Brands, the parent company...

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Amazon Explores Seattle Grocery Location
Amazon Explores Seattle Grocery Location
November 01, 2019  |  Retail

At a prime retail location in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, the Amazon Go team is running “internal tests.” The space is unusually big...

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Google Announces $2.1B Deal For Fitbit Acquisition
Google Announces $2.1B Deal For Fitbit Acquisition
November 01, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Google has reached a definitive agreement to acquire wearables brand Fitbit, Google said in a press release on Friday (Nov. 1). Get the Full Story...

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Postmates Tie-Up Brings Delivery To Applebee’s, IHOP
Postmates Tie-Up Brings Delivery To Applebee’s, IHOP
November 01, 2019  |  Retail

Postmates announced that is has partnered with Dine Brands, the parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP, so that its customers can now order from both...

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