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Tag Heuer, for example, has released several smartwatch models, including one that costs $180,000. Time may be running out for Swatch, Tissot, TAG Heuer, and others,” Strategy Analytics said. The wearables market in North American reached $2 billion in the second quarter of 2019, with a 38 percent increase year over year.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The arrangement will see the outfitting of all new Nissan vehicles with Sem Parar Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID tags), providing thousands of drivers with contactless payments capabilities and expanding Sem Parar’s customer base in the region, according to an announcement.

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But in North America, placing mobile orders to restaurants is still a novelty. Of those surveyed, only 32 percent of customers in North America reported ordering food using a mobile device in the three months prior. That number jumps to 83 percent when those surveyed were asked about fast-casual chains. fall short.

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A new report from research firm CB Insights said the 2020 funding was raised in at least 5,500 deals, with growth seen in North America, Asia and Europe. Global investments in healthcare startups set a new record in 2020, reaching $80.6 billion in equity funding. billion in 2020.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

Mastercard and Bank of America know it’s not easy. We see that so many people have amazing ideas and are pushing to go to the next level,” said Margaret Curran, North America communications specialist, Mastercard. That’s why these industry giants make a point of giving the little guys a leg up whenever possible.

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Known for its shea and almond bath products, lavender scents and its tastefully muted color scheme, L’Occitane is very much about what its tag line says it is: natural beauty from the south of France. . When one thinks of French beauty brand L’Occitane en Province , high-tech is probably not the first adjective that springs to mind.

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Tilly’s , a Southern California-based apparel and accessories retailer with a particular focus on teenage customers, is hoping to tap into the trend via a partnership with the High School Esports League (HSEL), which connects more than 1,500 virtual high school sports clubs across North America.

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