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Petal Raises $30M To Expand Credit Card Biz

Petal Raises $30M To Expand Credit Card Biz
Petal Raises $30M To Expand Credit Card Biz
January 29, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

Petal, the New York-based FinTech that makes a credit card for consumers just starting out, announced Tuesday (Jan. 29) that it raised $30  million in...

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Walmart Steps On Amazon’s Turf With Fanatics eCommerce Deal
Walmart Steps On Amazon’s Turf With Fanatics eCommerce Deal
January 29, 2019  |  Retail

Walmart announced Tuesday (Jan. 29) that it has inked a long-term partnership with Fanatics, the sports fan brand that makes team and player merchandise and...

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Facebook Could Face Challenge To Integrating Messaging Apps In EU
Facebook Could Face Challenge To Integrating Messaging Apps In EU
January 29, 2019  |  Regulation

Facebook could face challenges by the European Union if it integrates Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger messaging functions, reported  CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Investors Eyeing Card Volume, B2B Gains For Visa’s Earnings Report
Investors Eyeing Card Volume, B2B Gains For Visa’s Earnings Report
January 29, 2019  |  Earnings

Investors and analysts will have their eyes on Visa’s growth across cross-border transactions and card spend in its fiscal first quarter, a double-digit trajectory seen...

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Apple, Aetna Team On Health App
Apple, Aetna Team On Health App
January 29, 2019  |  Innovation

Aetna, a CVS Health business, announced Tuesday (Jan. 29) the launch of Attain, a new health experience designed by Aetna in collaboration with Apple. Get...

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SharkNinja’s Plan To Capture The UK Vacuum Market
SharkNinja’s Plan To Capture The UK Vacuum Market
January 29, 2019  |  Retail

In the U.S., SharkNinja has become a well known commodity in a fairly short amount of time. The privately-held appliances brand sells vacuum cleaners under...

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Sift: Fraud Prevention Hinders Biz Growth
Sift: Fraud Prevention Hinders Biz Growth
January 29, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A new report has revealed a “critical disconnect” between fraud prevention and business growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Today In Data: Adapting To The New Rules As Written
Today In Data: Adapting To The New Rules As Written
January 29, 2019  |  Today In Data

Digital commerce is evolving around the world. In some places, like India, it is happening by statute, and leaving no small amount of confusion in...

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Nordstrom Faces More Brick-And-Mortar Closures
Nordstrom Faces More Brick-And-Mortar Closures
January 29, 2019  |  Retail

While Nordstrom is planning to open two full-line locations this year, the fashion retailer intends to close two locations at the beginning of April. The...

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