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Alibaba-Backed Chinese Social Media Startup Seeks $6B Valuation

Alibaba-Backed Chinese Social Media Startup Seeks $6B Valuation
Alibaba-Backed Chinese Social Media Startup Seeks $6B Valuation
January 10, 2020  |  Startups

Chinese eCommerce and social media startup Xiaohongshu, also known as “Little Red Book,” wants to raise funds at a $6 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg....

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Apple Sued For Allegedly Infringing On Medical Tech Patents
Apple Sued For Allegedly Infringing On Medical Tech Patents
January 10, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

Medical technology company Masimo is suing Apple, saying that the company stole trade secrets related to its health monitoring technology and also stole away key...

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Despite Amazon Relationship, Kohl’s Has Sour Holiday Season
Despite Amazon Relationship, Kohl’s Has Sour Holiday Season
January 10, 2020  |  Retail

The year is off to a less-than-stellar start for Kohl’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Job Growth Continues For Tenth Consecutive Year
Job Growth Continues For Tenth Consecutive Year
January 10, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. economy continues its upward trajectory with 145,000 jobs added in December. This makes for a decade of steady payroll growth, which is the...

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The Looming Long Fizzle Of Cyberattacks
The Looming Long Fizzle Of Cyberattacks
January 10, 2020  |  Exclusive Series

The new year is still new, and those on the front lines battling cybercrimes and the hackers who work from the shadows might be exhausted...

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Retail Pulse: Luckin Taps Into Automated Retail; Little Caesars To Team With DoorDash
Retail Pulse: Luckin Taps Into Automated Retail; Little Caesars To Team With DoorDash
January 10, 2020  |  Retail

Coffee retailers are tapping into digital technology that helps them grow their reach beyond their stores, especially in China, where competition has been brewing between...

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Robots Are Just One Way Big-Box Retail Is Driving Innovation
Robots Are Just One Way Big-Box Retail Is Driving Innovation
January 10, 2020  |  Retail

Big-box retail is getting a refresh for 2020, at least in some parts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Reaching Millennial Travelers With Payments Technology
Reaching Millennial Travelers With Payments Technology
January 10, 2020  |  Today In Data

Hotels, airlines and homesharing platforms need strategies to satisfy the travel needs of four generations of jetsetters, who each have different booking and payment preferences....

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