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Amazon Uses Accelerator Program To Lure Exclusive Brands

Amazon Uses Accelerator Program To Lure Exclusive Brands
Amazon Uses Accelerator Program To Lure Exclusive Brands
July 18, 2019  |  Amazon

In a quest to expand brand partnerships, Amazon is offering independent merchants prominent placement on its platform as well as marketing support and product reviews....

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Toys R Us Is Back With Experiential Retail
Toys R Us Is Back With Experiential Retail
July 18, 2019  |  Retail

Tru Kids, the parent company of Toys R Us, is partnering with retail-as-a-service startup b8ta to launch a new curated store experience. Get the Full...

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Plaid Rolls Out Liabilities Tool To Track Student Loan Debt
Plaid Rolls Out Liabilities Tool To Track Student Loan Debt
July 18, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

Plaid’s core business is centered on helping make it easy for developers get up and running with financial apps. That mostly until this point has...

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Treasury Secretary: US Will Police Cryptocurrencies
Treasury Secretary: US Will Police Cryptocurrencies
July 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said his department will use “very, very strong” regulations to ensure that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies don’t become “the equivalent...

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Netflix Q2 Earnings: More Than 100K US Subscribers Lost
Netflix Q2 Earnings: More Than 100K US Subscribers Lost
July 18, 2019  |  Retail

With an unusual loss in U.S. subscribers, Netflix posted slightly less-than-expected top-line results, but came out ahead of Wall Street’s estimates for earnings. The online...

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How Gig Worker Pay Advances Could Ease Financial Anxiety
How Gig Worker Pay Advances Could Ease Financial Anxiety
July 18, 2019  |  Today In Data

Gig workers are beginning to get their wages before – not after – a job is complete through advances. In international news, China’s push toward a digital economy comes...

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Platforms That Give Travelers’ Luggage Local Sanctuary
Platforms That Give Travelers’ Luggage Local Sanctuary
July 18, 2019  |  Retail

To help travelers and locals navigate cities without needing to lug around their bags, digital platforms are connecting consumers with businesses for luggage and bag...

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Amex Q2 Earnings Preview: Higher Revenue, New User Growth Expected
Amex Q2 Earnings Preview: Higher Revenue, New User Growth Expected
July 18, 2019  |  Earnings

American Express is expected to report higher earnings and revenue than estimated in their second-quarter report, which will publish on Friday (July 19) at 7:30...

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