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Visa Will Follow Russian Payments Law Despite US Sanctions

Visa Will Follow Russian Payments Law Despite US Sanctions
Visa Will Follow Russian Payments Law Despite US Sanctions
July 12, 2019  |  VISA

Visa will comply with a Russian law that says international payments systems have to process transactions for the country despite U.S. sanctions, according to reports....

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Bird eScooter Startup To Hire 1K For New Hub In Paris
Bird eScooter Startup To Hire 1K For New Hub In Paris
July 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

The Santa Monica-based eScooter rental service Bird is planning a new hub in Paris that will serve as the company’s “second European home.” Get the...

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Mark Cuban: Libra Cryptocurrency Is A ‘Big Mistake’
Mark Cuban: Libra Cryptocurrency Is A ‘Big Mistake’
July 12, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Adding to the ranks of government leaders and others who have criticized Libra, billionaire tech businessman Mark Cuban has called out Facebook’s digital currency venture....

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Colgate-Palmolive Strikes Deal To Buy Filorga Cosmétiques
Colgate-Palmolive Strikes Deal To Buy Filorga Cosmétiques
July 12, 2019  |  Retail

In a sign that Colgate-Palmolive is looking to diversify its interests beyond soap and toothpaste with deals, the consumer goods group has come to an...

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Retail Pulse: Macy’s Collaborates With Brands For STORY; Kohl’s Accepts Amazon Returns
Retail Pulse: Macy’s Collaborates With Brands For STORY; Kohl’s Accepts Amazon Returns
July 12, 2019  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers are opening experiential concepts by working with other brands as they look to engage consumers with experiences instead of products. Macy’s, for instance, is...

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Today In Data: Enhancing The Customer Experience With Call Center AI
Today In Data: Enhancing The Customer Experience With Call Center AI
July 12, 2019  |  Today In Data

More call centers are beginning to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for greater insights. In recurring payments, subscription commerce is having a “fear of commitment” moment. And, in retail, sellers...

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Legal Pot Starts Pulling Its Retail Weight
Legal Pot Starts Pulling Its Retail Weight
July 12, 2019  |  Retail

Trends in legal cannabis retail are just now emerging, and fresh numbers from Colorado are providing insight into how the industry is evolving. Get the...

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Citi Looks To Lead In Q2 Earnings
Citi Looks To Lead In Q2 Earnings
July 12, 2019  |  Banking

Companies are beginning to release their second quarter earnings reports, and experts are pointing to Citigroup to outperform in the banking industry. Get the Full...

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Amazon Works On Home Robot, New Echo Speaker
Amazon Works On Home Robot, New Echo Speaker
July 12, 2019  |  Retail

With its hardware foray keeping consumers connected to its ecosystem, Amazon is at work on a higher quality Echo speaker as well as its home...

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