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Hyas Notches $6.2M In Series A Round Led By Microsoft’s M12
Hyas Notches $6.2M In Series A Round Led By Microsoft’s M12
August 03, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

To help identify the hackers behind cyberattacks, Hyas has notched $6.2 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Microsoft’s M12 venture fund,...

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Amazon Logs A Small Australian Loss
Amazon Logs A Small Australian Loss
August 03, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon’s early days in Australia are not all smooth sailing as the eCommerce giant seeks to gain a foothold down under. According to official filings,...

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Today In Data: When Things Aren’t Quite What They Seem
Today In Data: When Things Aren’t Quite What They Seem
August 03, 2018  |  Today In Data

It is easy to get taken in by appearances, which, as the old saying goes, can be deceiving. For example, it can be hard to...

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The Beauty Of Being Brandless
The Beauty Of Being Brandless
August 03, 2018  |  Retail

Millennials, on average, are less brand-loyal than their parents or older siblings. They tend to like quality, have a strong preference for shopping online and enjoy...

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Retail Pulse: Brookstone Files For Bankruptcy; Kroger Launches New Delivery Service
Retail Pulse: Brookstone Files For Bankruptcy; Kroger Launches New Delivery Service
August 03, 2018  |  Retail

Brookstone, a specialty retailer known for massage chairs and gadgets, used to be a must-see mall retailer. But shopping malls aren’t nearly as busy as...

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Cardtronics Reports Q2 Growth Following End Of U.S. 7-Eleven Relationship
Cardtronics Reports Q2 Growth Following End Of U.S. 7-Eleven Relationship
August 03, 2018  |  Earnings

Cardtronics, the world’s largest owner of ATMs, reported strong signs of organic growth as the launch of several new agreements with U.S. and overseas banks...

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Rent The Runway Receives $200M Credit Facility
Rent The Runway Receives $200M Credit Facility
August 03, 2018  |  Retail

To help fuel its growing subscription business, refinance debt and widen its operations, Rent The Runway has linked up with Temasek for a credit facility...

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Albertsons Unveils Grocery Investment Fund
Albertsons Unveils Grocery Investment Fund
August 03, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

To help grow innovative companies in the grocery industry, Albertsons Companies has linked up with Greycroft to create an investment fund. The fund, which could be...

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Stratis Creates Wallet For Corporates To Make Private Bitcoin Payments
Stratis Creates Wallet For Corporates To Make Private Bitcoin Payments
August 03, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain company Stratis announced this week it has developed a wallet that supports cryptocurrency payments for corporates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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