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Chinese Firms Look Beyond Borders As China’s Economy Slows
Chinese Firms Look Beyond Borders As China’s Economy Slows
February 04, 2019  |  Startups

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UK’s Metro Bank Attacked By Cyber Fraud
UK’s Metro Bank Attacked By Cyber Fraud
February 04, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Metro Bank, a British financial institution launched in 2010, said it was targeted by cybercriminals in a scheme where a vulnerability in text messaging between...

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DoorDash, mRelief Pair On Food Stamps For Low-Wage Workers
DoorDash, mRelief Pair On Food Stamps For Low-Wage Workers
February 04, 2019  |  Financial Inclusion

Startup mRelief, which helps low-income workers access food stamps, is teaming up with food delivery startup DoorDash to offer DoorDash credit to people eligible for...

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Slack Skips IPO; Plans Direct Listing
Slack Skips IPO; Plans Direct Listing
February 04, 2019  |  Investments

Slack, a popular workplace messaging app, said it has confidentially filed with regulators in the United States to list its shares, according to a report...

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Judge To Decide Sears’ Fate In Bankruptcy Proceedings
Judge To Decide Sears’ Fate In Bankruptcy Proceedings
February 04, 2019  |  Legal

A U.S. bankruptcy court judge will decide the fate of struggling retailer Sears and its unsecured creditors, according to a report by CNBC. Get the...

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Warby Parker Goes AR/VR — Will It Generate Sales?
Warby Parker Goes AR/VR — Will It Generate Sales?
February 04, 2019  |  Innovation

Warby Parker has officially joined the ranks of retailers embracing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tech with the launch of new virtual try-on...

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Charlotte Russe Closing 95 Stores After Chapter 11 Filing
Charlotte Russe Closing 95 Stores After Chapter 11 Filing
February 04, 2019  |  Retail

Charlotte Russe, a retailer aimed toward young women’s fashion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Target To Sell Flamingo Razors To Court Millennial Shoppers
Target To Sell Flamingo Razors To Court Millennial Shoppers
February 04, 2019  |  Retail

National retailer Target is expanding the number of brands it carries in stores, inking a deal with Flamingo, the women’s body care product maker created...

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FinTech Bud’s Funding Shows Big-Bank Coopetition Motives
FinTech Bud’s Funding Shows Big-Bank Coopetition Motives
February 04, 2019  |  Investments

Bud, a FinTech startup based in the United Kingdom, said Monday (Feb. 4) that it has grabbed $20 million in funding. Get the Full Story...

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