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Who Will Shape The Future Of The Connected Economy?

PYMNTS

Square was a newbie, largely written off as a wrought-with-fraud business model that would never survive and scale. Most people were still paying taxi drivers with cash, and if those drivers had POS terminals, they – hmm – weren’t working when you wanted to use a card to fund the ride. eBay was considered Amazon’s biggest competitor.

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For Vocalink: Infrastructure, Innovation And Agility

PYMNTS

Almost one year after Mastercard completed its acquisition of Vocalink — and in an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster — Chief Executive Officer Paul Stoddart said that 2017 was focused on “completing the transaction and starting the integration of the business.”. We have a whole bunch of new competitors.

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12 Industries Experts Say Millennials Are Killing — And Why They’re Wrong

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But in most cases, the real story is more complex than catchy headlines can really do justice. Every few weeks, another story about the dreaded generation surfaces: millennials are killing casual dining; millennials are killing breakfast cereal; millennials are killing home ownership. 2019 FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS TO WATCH.

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How The Rise Of Private Labels Is Transforming The CPG Industry

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During the last quarter of 2017, private label sales grew at a clip of 3.2%, while manufacturer-branded products declined (by 0.5%). During the last quarter of 2017, private label sales grew at a clip of 3.2%, while manufacturer-branded products declined (by 0.5%). Store brands from retailers were seen as down-budget choices.

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17 Of The Biggest Startup Frauds Of All Time

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When that’s happened, some companies survive. A promising new idea — especially if it’s pitched by the right person — can essentially win an entrepreneur a blank check to bring their vision to life or help a fledgling venture fund land its all-important first investments. But the model doesn’t always work perfectly.

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11 New Restaurant Concepts Reimagining Fast Food & Casual Dining

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How are food leaders adapting in 2018? How are food leaders adapting in 2018? In 2017, the National Restaurant Association reported annual sales of $799B — close to 48% of the total amount that Americans spent on food. Brick-and-mortar businesses have been hammered over the past decade — with the exception of one bright spot.

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24 Industries & Technologies That Will Shape The Post-Virus World

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As the Covid-19 pandemic has charted its unprecedented path around the world, it’s carried with it the question: What will Covid-19’s legacy be? From healthcare to education to entertainment to manufacturing, technology innovators are stepping forward to help answer that question. Table of Contents. Remote learning technology. 3D printing.

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