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EU Sets July 20 Deadline On Google, Fitbit Merger Decision

EU Sets July 20 Deadline On Google, Fitbit Merger Decision
EU Sets July 20 Deadline On Google, Fitbit Merger Decision
June 16, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators will decide by July 20 whether to approve Google’s $2.1 billion bid for Fitbit, the California fitness tracker company, Reuters reported....

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EU Antitrust Probe Includes Apple Pay
EU Antitrust Probe Includes Apple Pay
June 16, 2020  |  Apple

Tuesday (June 16) is marking a bit of a one-two punch on the Continent for Apple. The European Union announced that it is opening not...

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The Rise Of Digital Commerce Amid The Pandemic
The Rise Of Digital Commerce Amid The Pandemic
June 16, 2020  |  Today In Data

Retailers are aiming to play catch-up with shoppers by moving resources from brick-and-mortar and stacking them against digital technology and abilities. In eCommerce, Adobe’s Digital Economy Index for...

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Forever 21 Bailout Team May Rescue JCPenney
Forever 21 Bailout Team May Rescue JCPenney
June 16, 2020  |  Retail

JCPenney may have a suitor. Reports circulating Tuesday (June 16) have Authentic Brands teaming with mall landlords Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties teaming up...

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Live Streaming Set For Huge 618 Festival In China
Live Streaming Set For Huge 618 Festival In China
June 16, 2020  |  Retail

U.S. eCommerce companies may be missing out on one of the hottest global trends. In China, eCommerce live streaming is all the rage — and...

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David’s Bridal Teams With Popwallet For Marketing Via Mobile Wallets
David’s Bridal Teams With Popwallet For Marketing Via Mobile Wallets
June 16, 2020  |  Retail

As a next step in the direction of a digital-first, omnichannel experience, David’s Bridal is teaming with mobile wallet marketing automation platform Popwallet. The bridal...

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EU Investigates Apple Pay, App Store
EU Investigates Apple Pay, App Store
June 16, 2020  |  Apple

The European Union (EU) has launched antitrust investigations into potential violations by Apple of competition laws in its Apple Pay service and App Store, The...

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