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Arby’s Parent Company, Inspire Brands, Acquires Sonic For $2.3B

Arby’s Parent Company, Inspire Brands, Acquires Sonic For $2.3B
Arby’s Parent Company, Inspire Brands, Acquires Sonic For $2.3B
September 26, 2018  |  Retail

Inspire Brands announced that it will acquire Sonic for approximately $2.3 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Dunkin’ Donuts Officially Changes Its Name
Dunkin’ Donuts Officially Changes Its Name
September 26, 2018  |  Retail

Dunkin’ Donuts announced that it has officially changed its name, and will now be known simply as Dunkin’. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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New iPhone Sales Projected To Slow
New iPhone Sales Projected To Slow
September 26, 2018  |  Apple

Following initial excitement around the Apple iPhone XS series, sources familiar with the supply chain claim that demand for the devices could slow. Already, the...

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How US Retailers Are Attracting Seasonal Workers Ahead Of The Holidays
How US Retailers Are Attracting Seasonal Workers Ahead Of The Holidays
September 26, 2018  |  Retail

Retailers are looking for hundreds of thousands of retail workers ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday season: Target, in particular, is...

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PleaseNotes CEO On Why It Pays To Be Positive And Persistent
PleaseNotes CEO On Why It Pays To Be Positive And Persistent
September 26, 2018  |  Retail

There are bootstrapped startups, and there are startups that aspire to bootstraps when they first enter the market. For PleaseNotes, a firm that specializes in...

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Alexa Hones Voice-Activated Skills With ‘Consumables’
Alexa Hones Voice-Activated Skills With ‘Consumables’
September 26, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon is rolling out new commerce capabilities for its Alexa voice assistant. The company is offering in-skill purchasing with a product dubbed Consumables. By using...

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Amazon Launches Prime Now Grocery Delivery In More Cities
Amazon Launches Prime Now Grocery Delivery In More Cities
September 26, 2018  |  Amazon

In a continued expansion of its Prime Now delivery offering, Amazon and Whole Foods Market are bringing the service to more cites: The companies have...

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Genesis Molds Treasury Management For The Crypto World
Genesis Molds Treasury Management For The Crypto World
September 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The initial coin offering (ICO) has emerged as a corporate financing trend just as volatile as many of the cryptocurrencies themselves. Earlier this year, CoinDesk data...

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Looking Beyond ePayments In Accounts Payable
Looking Beyond ePayments In Accounts Payable
September 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

For years, B2B FinTech players have pressed businesses to adopt electronic payments. With adoption rates now rising, accounts payable (AP) departments have improved their positions...

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