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Connected Devices And Everyday Purchasing Experiences

Connected Devices And Everyday Purchasing Experiences
Connected Devices And Everyday Purchasing Experiences
October 23, 2019  |  Today In Data

The physical and digital worlds are converging, as consumers own and use connected devices more than ever before. These technologies provide consumers with the freedom...

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How Beacons And Mobile Are Fueling Commerce Innovation
How Beacons And Mobile Are Fueling Commerce Innovation
October 23, 2019  |  Retail

As more retailers try to get more shoppers into their stores – not everything is about eCommerce, after all – new technologies are playing a...

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Amazon Expands Network Of Package Pickup Locations
Amazon Expands Network Of Package Pickup Locations
October 23, 2019  |  Retail

To offer customers more convenient options for delivery, Amazon unveiled the expansion of a network of staffed pickup points called Counter that allows shoppers to...

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Western Union Opens Platform To Asia Affiliates
Western Union Opens Platform To Asia Affiliates
October 23, 2019  |  International

Global payment services firm Western Union is expanding its cross-border platform into Asia, the company said in a press release on Wednesday (Oct. 23). Get...

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Uber Eats Enters UK Convenience Market With Costcutter Partnership
Uber Eats Enters UK Convenience Market With Costcutter Partnership
October 23, 2019  |  Retail

In the delivery app’s reported first foray into the U.K. convenience sector, Uber Eats has entered into a nationwide partnership with Costcutter. With the newly...

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Are Consumers Maxed Out On Subscription Commerce?
Are Consumers Maxed Out On Subscription Commerce?
October 23, 2019  |  Retail

There is only so much time in a day to watch programming and only so much monthly budget to devote to food delivery services. Has...

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BitPesa Restructures, Secures $15M For Expansion
BitPesa Restructures, Secures $15M For Expansion
October 23, 2019  |  B2B Payments

B2B FinTech BitPesa, which operates a platform offering foreign exchange and cross-border payment services, is restructuring and has announced new funding to support its expansion...

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B2B Finserv Embraces New Faster Payment Rails
B2B Finserv Embraces New Faster Payment Rails
October 23, 2019  |  B2B Payments

As the saying goes, if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. But in payments, understanding whether something is broken in the first place — and,...

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Biz2Credit Links With Infosys For SMB Lending-As-A-Service
Biz2Credit Links With Infosys For SMB Lending-As-A-Service
October 23, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Small business lending platform Biz2Credit is collaborating with consulting firm Infosys to expand its white label small business lending-as-a-service solution to more financial institutions. Get...

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