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Facebook Hit With Fine From UK’s Information Commission Over Data Handling

Facebook Hit With Fine From UK’s Information Commission Over Data Handling
Facebook Hit With Fine From UK’s Information Commission Over Data Handling
October 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Facebook got hit with a $644,600 fine in the U.K. after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ruled that the social media network operator was engaged in “serious...

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Grubhub’s Latest Push: College Students And Meal Vouchers
Grubhub’s Latest Push: College Students And Meal Vouchers
October 25, 2018  |  Earnings

Grubhub — fueled by a 67 percent year-over-year increase in active diners in the third quarter, as well as its recent partnership and acquisition deals — said...

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How thredUP Is Hoping To Kick Off An Upcycling Trend
How thredUP Is Hoping To Kick Off An Upcycling Trend
October 25, 2018  |  Retail

Apparel, as an industry, is not terribly good for the environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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How AI Is Helping Hotel Apps Get Onto Travelers’ Radar Screens
How AI Is Helping Hotel Apps Get Onto Travelers’ Radar Screens
October 25, 2018  |  Retail

With the help of travel experts, hotels can tap into a new channel to drive online bookings: Travelers can be inspired to book a reservation...

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Today In Data: A Whole New Connected World
Today In Data: A Whole New Connected World
October 25, 2018  |  Today In Data

In what feels like the blink of any eye, the Internet of Things has gone beyond smart speakers and a handful of wearables on the market to...

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How Retailers Are Riding The Smart Speaker, Voice Ordering Wave
How Retailers Are Riding The Smart Speaker, Voice Ordering Wave
October 25, 2018  |  Retail

To help consumers order and pay for the items they love, retailers are turning to technology that provides shoppers an alternative to visiting a store...

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Amazon Grocery Delivery Now In More Than 60 Cities
Amazon Grocery Delivery Now In More Than 60 Cities
October 25, 2018  |  Amazon Delivery

Amazon announced that delivery from Whole Foods Market is now available in 63 cities, with plans for continued expansion across the U.S. throughout 2018. Get...

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Consumer Spending To Top $1,000 Over Holidays
Consumer Spending To Top $1,000 Over Holidays
October 25, 2018  |  Retail

In the upcoming holiday season, a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey found that consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,007.24. The figure marks...

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Walmart Canada Launches Mobile Pickup In 22 More Stores
Walmart Canada Launches Mobile Pickup In 22 More Stores
October 25, 2018  |  Retail

Walmart Canada announced that it has expanded its mobile pickup service in 22 additional stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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