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Cannabis Firms Optimistic About Legalization After Being Deemed ‘Essential’

Cannabis Firms Optimistic About Legalization After Being Deemed ‘Essential’
Cannabis Firms Optimistic About Legalization After Being Deemed ‘Essential’
April 20, 2020  |  Economy

Marijuana executives are feeling optimistic about the prospects of federal legalization after cannabis dispensaries were deemed essential during the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story...

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Facebook, Indonesian Tech Firms Team On Mobile Pay Proposal
Facebook, Indonesian Tech Firms Team On Mobile Pay Proposal
April 20, 2020  |  Mobile

Indonesia could be the next country to accept mobile payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Next Round Of PPP Funds: Will It Happen In Time For SMBs?
The Next Round Of PPP Funds: Will It Happen In Time For SMBs?
April 20, 2020  |  Economy

Reports indicate that Senate Democrats and Republicans are approaching an agreement that would add more than $400 billion into the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for...

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Pandemic Triggers $2.1B Loss For United Airlines
Pandemic Triggers $2.1B Loss For United Airlines
April 20, 2020  |  Travel Payments

United Airlines is posting a $2.1 billion loss for the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus decimates the demand for flights, according to a...

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Office Depot Refinances Credit Facility, Retires Term Loan
Office Depot Refinances Credit Facility, Retires Term Loan
April 20, 2020  |  Retail

In an effort to streamline its capital structure, Office Depot has refinanced its current asset-based credit facility with a new five-year arrangement and has retired...

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Boston Gym Owner Spins New Model From COVID-19 Crisis
Boston Gym Owner Spins New Model From COVID-19 Crisis
April 20, 2020  |  Retail

Mark Partin has business pedigree with an athlete’s mentality. As the owner of B/SPOKE, one of the Boston area’s leading spinning and workout studios, he’s...

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Retailers Stress Safety Measures In Reopening Plans
Retailers Stress Safety Measures In Reopening Plans
April 20, 2020  |  Retail

As detailed in today’s PYMNTS COVID-19 update, U.S. consumers want to know when they can return to normal shopping, and how they can do it...

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WEF: Digital Will Lead COVID-19 Recovery
WEF: Digital Will Lead COVID-19 Recovery
April 20, 2020  |  Retail

Now that U.S. retailers have shifted their focus to unlocking rather than locking down, it’s worth revisiting the only economy that has been shattered by...

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