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Alibaba Bets Billions On Online Grocery In China

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In a quest to dominate online food shopping in China, Alibaba invested $3.6 billion for a controlling stake in the hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail Group , Alibaba said in a statement on Monday (Oct. Sun Art tapped Alibaba technology to leverage growth opportunities in China’s hypermarket and supermarket space.

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Jollypay Gets License To Operate In The UAE

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Online payment system Jollypay has received a license to operate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and it’s one of the first foreign companies to do so, according to a release. . It was started in 2017 to aid in the company’s creation of a payment and services endeavor. .

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2017 Innovators to Watch: 44 Executives Shaping the Future of Banking

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2017 was a tumultuous year, but despite some stops and starts, innovation in finance is only gaining more momentum.

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AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales

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Technological advances are pushing the boundaries for what’s possible in a variety of industries. Within the retail industry specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving the ball for a lot of merchants looking to not only streamline their business operations but provide a more personalized experience for consumers.

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Department Store Outlook Grim For 2017

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After a subpar holiday shopping season, research firm Moody’s announced that it had revised down its forecast for the sector’s operating income. In its new report, the rating agency said it now expects aggregate department store operating income to have declined 18 percent in 2016 as opposed to the originally estimated decline of 11 percent.

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Bebe Launches Revamped Online Store, Loyalty Program

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Bebe, eCommerce, online store, loyalty program, clubbebe, website, online shopping, women’s fashion, women’s clothing, retail, news. The retailer bebe has launched a new online store and an enhanced customer loyalty program, partnering with Branded Online on both projects.

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JPMorgan Chase’s Adam Carson to Do Fireside Chat at Bank Innovation 2017

Bank Innovation

Adam Carson, managing director, global technology strategy & partnerships at JPMorgan Chase & Co., will participate in a fireside chat at Bank Innovation 2017. Bank Innovation 2017, March 6-7 in San Jose, Calif., will feature dozens of speakers on investing in innovation, chatbots, blockchain and more.

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