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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Dunkin' Brands CEO Dave Hoffmann described Inspire Brands in a prepared statement as "a preeminent operator of franchised restaurant concepts" and said the new operator "will continue to drive growth for our franchisees while remaining true to all that is unique and special about the Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins brands.".

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The executive noted that demand has stayed elevated in developed markets, while pointing out that the company also saw quarter-over-quarter improvement in emerging markets. Van de Put said sales in a majority of the company’s emerging markets grew in Q3, including key locations such as Russia, Brazil, China and India.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

It added that the Russian eCommerce market has grown by 41 percent during the same period. The company is seeking to list its American depositary shares (ADSs) on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Ozon said it plans to use proceeds from the transaction to expand its business, which is still operating in the red.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Major banks like HSBC, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered and ING were the founders of Contour, which seeks to optimize the LC workflow, speed up settlements and reduce operating costs. Contour is based on the R3 Consortium’s Corda blockchain infrastructure.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In Apple 's annual report , the tech giant discussed the impact that various legal proceedings and new regulations around the world could have on its operations and financial conditions. While it's unknown exactly what could come of the rules, it could consist of new injunctions or limits on some corporate actions.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Collaborating with budget owners, procurement and finance leaders will be able to make better investment decisions for IT, marketing, sales and operations, doing away with the old method of working backwards to figure out spend management in favor of data-driven insights to make predictive recommendations.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The job cuts will be largely in its technology and retail operations. In April, PYMNTS reported that Lloyd’s was working with Google and Microsoft to develop new cloud-based tools to better allow it to compete against online-only FinTechs and banks that have been vying for market share in the U.K.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

to start operating its WhatsApp payments service in the world’s biggest open technology market. India allowed Facebook Inc. WhatsApp pay can go live using the homegrown, multibank Unified Payments Interface, the National Payments Corporation of India said in a statement Thursday.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The automotive market is surging during the pandemic, and companies like Carvana are reaping the benefits. The company reported a stellar third quarter as used cars and contactless delivery are driving the market. Fast And Furious: Used Car Sales Surge For Carvana During Pandemic.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The publication said the shift in regulations could force Ant to operate more like a bank, which is a highly regulated sector. The news outlet said officials in Beijing were concerned about the massive investor interest in the IPO, which they worried could impact the public markets.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Ocado is embroiled in a patent lawsuit over robotically operated warehouse technology with AutoStore. percent of the British grocery market, it has used its robotic technology to spur partnership deals with supermarkets around the world. Although Ocado only claims 1.7

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The market is just beginning to credit Dunkin’ for the capabilities it has put in place that have positioned it to achieve sustainable growth,” Gonzales wrote. Capabilities, it stands to reason, that Inspire might like to move through its collection of restaurant brands to better serve customers across markets.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The automotive market is surging during the pandemic, and companies like Carvana are reaping the benefits. The company reported a stellar third quarter last week, as used cars and contactless delivery are driving the market. By the numbers, in Q3 the company sold 64,414 units, an increase of 39 percent.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The market is now flooded with smart bikes, smart mirrors, smart rowing machines and treadmills. The supply chain behind the industry is now “doing summersaults,” according to Eric Goldapske, senior director of operations at Horizon Fitness. The plan longer term is to carry larger amounts of stock for situations just like this.”.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The San Francisco-based loan marketplace operator also said it’s well-positioned to navigate the current environment and complete the acquisition next year of Radius Bancorp , which LendingClub management called its “top strategic priority.”. LendingClub , the country’s top provider of personal loans, said in earnings results Wednesday (Nov.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Plus, Suplari launches new corporate spend management solutions, and PROS expands its Adobe partnership to help B2B business customers launch eCommerce operations. PROS To Work On B2B eCommerce Operation Launches. Surecomp Integrates ThetaRay To Reduce Financial Crime. Serko Rolls Out Expense Management Tool In North America.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Ley is one of four former Wirecard executives who were arrested and put in jail on accusations of fraud, embezzlement and market manipulation in the biggest accounting scandal in post-war German history, according to FT. 2), according to FT.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Sorenson noted that the company has been very pleased with the progress it is making throughout many important operational and finance areas. One of the largest operational adjustments, he said, has been its heightened cleanliness standards. Hotel Development. Net rooms expanded by 3.8 percent from the year-ago quarter.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Their research will begin with a proof-of-concept for a CBDC operated on distributed ledger technology (DLT) to test the proposed coins’ use cases in payment settlements, the release stated.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

They’re still part of the market, particularly the holiday shopping market in 2020. With the bankruptcy of Toy R Us in 2017, the market didn’t only lose its dominant seller of children’s toys. Dueling Toy Books. It also seemed like the “big book,” the company’s beloved holiday season toy catalog, was also disappearing.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Philadelphia-based goPuff, which bills itself as a kind of catch-all service for helping customers with various everyday shopping needs, is hoping to use the announcement to enter into the California market, the blog post stated.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In particular, FLEETCOR is looking for companies to strengthen its position in the fuel, tolls, lodging, and payables spaces, and for companies operating in new regions. Greene said the merger slowdown is due largely to potential sellers being unable to convince buyers to pay “top dollar” during the ongoing pandemic recession.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In particular, FLEETCOR is looking for companies to strengthen its position in the fuel, tolls, lodging, and payables spaces, and for companies operating in new regions. He added that “higher quality” companies are likely to tap the equity markets. People don’t want to sell for 20% or less,” Greene told Barron’s.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Pinterest CFO and Head of Business Operations Todd Morgenfeld “credited the surge in part to factors like a rebound in advertiser demand, positive return on investment (ROI) from advertising products and expansion to other parts of the world.” Marketing on sites such as Rakuten and TikTok is forecasted to rise 18.3

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Distributed ledger technology (DLT) — which uses tech like blockchain to verify transactions without the need for a centralized authority — is gaining traction as a way to revamp capital markets infrastructure by making it more streamlined, improving transparency, and reducing associated fees. But financial incumbents are also making waves.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Uber’s shares were up as much as 15 percent Wednesday on the California referendum news, and have risen about 30 percent in the past three months to reach about a $71 billion market cap. London Reprieve.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Building a team in this manner means more velocity and faster time to market. What was the turning point for expanding operations as a nearshore software development partner? They feel like they’re an extension of your team, which means less churn and drain of knowledge over the course of the engagement.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Our team is well versed in the challenges faced by marketing authorization holders (MAH), having dealt with complex challenges working in pharma and the CRO industries. They don’t realize we do much more than specialize in one particular system or, in some cases, one specific vendor. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Many companies are becoming interested in replacing paper check payments with those conducted via virtual cards or other means, according to Meitra Aycock , senior vice president of corporate payment operations at B2B payments solutions provider Comdata. percent from 2020 to 2027.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Many businesses that sell subscription-based products or services continue to operate in the black as Americans work from home, however. It also found that this trend extends to the digital news subscription market, which experienced a 110 percent boost from March through May. These stark economic realities reveal why many U.S.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

He said Noodles’ more than 450 eateries are making operational adjustments that he sees as long-term digital shifts that have surged in the past six months. He said the pandemic has given his company additional brand awareness, market share and growth opportunities that probably wouldn't have happened otherwise.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

regulators acknowledge that although there is a market and demand for open banking, the current regulatory structure prioritizes consumer protection.”. Consumers can now use their bank accounts to make payments while also viewing the account balance directly,” Arjun Kakkar, vice president of strategy and operations for Ekata, told PYMNTS.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Hong Kong-based markets watchdog has announced to regulate all cryptocurrency trading platforms operating in the financial hub, according to Reuters.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Calculating how long lockdown trendlines can continue before plateauing or falling off is now the fixation of most CEOs and CFOs, as they closely watch the progress of market-makers. Unmasking What Happened.

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