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Beyond GDPR, Data Privacy Debate Gathers Steam in US

Beyond GDPR, Data Privacy Debate Gathers Steam in US
Beyond GDPR, Data Privacy Debate Gathers Steam in US
October 24, 2018  |  Data

When it comes to data privacy, it’s not all about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and it’s not all about Europe. Get the Full Story...

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Walmart-Synchrony Breakup Pinned To Applicant Underwriting
Walmart-Synchrony Breakup Pinned To Applicant Underwriting
October 24, 2018  |  Payment Methods

Synchrony Financial‘s run as the exclusive credit card issuer for Walmart came to an end in July, with reports that Walmart decided this past summer...

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Adobe Doubles Down On Voice Interfaces
Adobe Doubles Down On Voice Interfaces
October 24, 2018  |  Innovation

At its annual MAX conference in Los Angeles last week, Adobe had all sorts of things to announce. After a (very) long wait, Photoshop in...

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How The New FICO Will Change The Credit Landscape For Borrowers
How The New FICO Will Change The Credit Landscape For Borrowers
October 24, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

After years of focusing nearly entirely on a consumer’s payment history, FICO has announced that as of 2019 it will be rolling out a new...

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Hasbro And The ‘Lost Year’ For Toys
Hasbro And The ‘Lost Year’ For Toys
October 24, 2018  |  Retail

The great Toys R us derailing of early 2018 will still be being felt as the year heads into its end game — particularly as...

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Today In Data: The Hidden Costs Of Digitization
Today In Data: The Hidden Costs Of Digitization
October 24, 2018  |  Today In Data

That the world is going online rapidly no longer qualifies as headline news: New internet users grew by 248 million last year, and the rising tide...

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Snack Shops Run Lean By Tapping Into Delivery Platforms
Snack Shops Run Lean By Tapping Into Delivery Platforms
October 24, 2018  |  Retail

Before starting a company that leverages existing food delivery platforms to sell snacks and candy, a Canadian entrepreneur noticed an interesting trend: There were delivery-only...

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McDonald’s Beats Q3 Estimates Amid Kiosk, Delivery Initiatives
McDonald’s Beats Q3 Estimates Amid Kiosk, Delivery Initiatives
October 24, 2018  |  Retail

With kiosks and delivery services helping to boost check sizes, among other factors, McDonald’s beat earnings and revenue estimates for the third quarter. The quick-service...

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Target Plans No-Minimum Two-Day Shipping For Holidays
Target Plans No-Minimum Two-Day Shipping For Holidays
October 24, 2018  |  Retail

To take on competitors such as Amazon and Walmart, Target plans to offer free two-day shipping without a minimum order. The offering will be available...

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