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Global Payments COO Mangum Stepping Down
Global Payments COO Mangum Stepping Down
August 30, 2018  |  Personnel

Global Payments, the worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced on Thursday (Aug. 30) that President and Chief Operating Officer David Mangum is...

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Apple’s Latest Acquisition Signals Promise Of Augmented Reality
Apple’s Latest Acquisition Signals Promise Of Augmented Reality
August 30, 2018  |  Apple

Apple has made a new bet on augmented reality (AR), buying Akonia Holographics, which makes lenses for the technology. The secretive deal, confirmed this week,...

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 In India, Has Demonetization Been Defeated?
 In India, Has Demonetization Been Defeated?
August 30, 2018  |  International

When you want to know something: Follow the money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Diwali Red Letter Days For Google, Flipkart And Amazon In India’s eCommerce Battle
Diwali Red Letter Days For Google, Flipkart And Amazon In India’s eCommerce Battle
August 30, 2018  |  International

Berkshire and the Paytm investment may be just a sign of the times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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David’s Bridal Buys Blueprint Registry
David’s Bridal Buys Blueprint Registry
August 30, 2018  |  Retail

David’s Bridal is taking a dive into the digital with a new acquisition aimed at making it easier for brides to register for wedding gifts....

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Walmart, Handy Tie-Up Goes Live Online
Walmart, Handy Tie-Up Goes Live Online
August 30, 2018  |  Retail

To help Walmart’s online customers access assembly and installation, the retailer is broadening its relationship with home services company Handy, which will now offer services via Walmart.com,...

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Innovation-Seeking Big Brands Pop Up In Small Spaces
Innovation-Seeking Big Brands Pop Up In Small Spaces
August 30, 2018  |  Retail

Brands might want a space to test new concepts with shoppers in brick-and-mortar retail environments, but they don’t always want the time and expense involved...

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Farm To People Aims To Be A ‘Launch Pad’ For Food Producers
Farm To People Aims To Be A ‘Launch Pad’ For Food Producers
August 30, 2018  |  Retail

To bring the concept of the farmers’ market to the world of eCommerce, online marketplaces are connecting local producers with consumers hungry for fresh food....

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Paytm Seeks BigBasket Partnership To Take On Flipkart, Amazon
Paytm Seeks BigBasket Partnership To Take On Flipkart, Amazon
August 30, 2018  |  Retail

India-based eCommerce marketplace Paytm Mall wants to work more closely with regional retailers and team up with eCommerce grocery service BigBasket to compete with Flipkart and Amazon,...

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