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2018: The Year Of The Subscription
2018: The Year Of The Subscription
January 02, 2019  |  Retail

It has been a year of subscription innovation, with businesses in many verticals – from food to transportation – providing consumers with products and services...

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Sweetgreen’s Plans To Build A ‘Food Platform’ On eCommerce Principles
Sweetgreen’s Plans To Build A ‘Food Platform’ On eCommerce Principles
January 02, 2019  |  Retail

Like many innovators, the founders of Sweetgreen were simply trying to solve a problem — and along the way managed to build a business around...

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Eddie Lampert Submits $4.4B Bid To Save Sears
Eddie Lampert Submits $4.4B Bid To Save Sears
January 02, 2019  |  Retail

In an effort that could help preserve 425 locations and the jobs of up to 50,000 workers, Sears Holdings Corp. Chairman Eddie Lampert made a...

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Visa, Mastercard, Amex Stake Their Bets On B2B
Visa, Mastercard, Amex Stake Their Bets On B2B
January 02, 2019  |  B2B Payments

When the B2B payments industry began considering what to expect for 2018, commercial cards weren’t often on the radar. Cards are still expected to account...

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Corporates Step Up To Welcome AI, Blockchain
Corporates Step Up To Welcome AI, Blockchain
January 02, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In a recent report published by Protiviti and North Carolina State University, analysts found just how important technology and innovation are becoming for corporate executives....

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In 2019, Mobilize The Commercial Card: JPMorgan
In 2019, Mobilize The Commercial Card: JPMorgan
January 02, 2019  |  B2B Payments

While commercial card innovation certainly accelerated in 2018, progress can always continue. One area of development that J.P. Morgan Managing Director and Head of Commercial Card Product...

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Samsung Eyes Second Smart Speaker
Samsung Eyes Second Smart Speaker
January 02, 2019  |  Voice Activation

A new report claims that Samsung is set to release another smart speaker next year, in addition to the Galaxy Home. According to SamMobile, the...

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Americans Aren’t Struggling Despite Rising Consumer Debt
Americans Aren’t Struggling Despite Rising Consumer Debt
January 02, 2019  |  Economy

Consumer debt is at a record level — but in terms of handling it, there are no signs that Americans are struggling, reported The Wall Street...

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Facebook CEO Says He’s ‘Proud’ Of The Improvements Its Made
Facebook CEO Says He’s ‘Proud’ Of The Improvements Its Made
January 02, 2019  |  Facebook

Embattled Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a post over the holiday week that he was “proud of the progress” Facebook has made to...

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