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It’s a hungry brand, gobbling up three different food delivery competitors in the last quarter alone: Boston-based Foodler, Groupon’s OrderUp and most recently, Yelp’s Eat24. Grubhub absorbed 27 of OrderUp’s markets, including Baltimore itself, reported The Baltimore Business Journal. Foodler launched in Boston in 2005.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Uber was declared “not fit and proper” to operate in London — the ride-hailing company’s largest European market — and now has three weeks to appeal, according to a Monday (Nov. London regulators refused to renew the ride-hailing company’s operating permit over safety concerns and drivers using false identities. . …

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APRIL 4, 2019

Amazon just entered a whole new market now that Alexa , its voice-activated digital assistant, is HIPAA -compliant, which it means it can handle patients’ sensitive information. In a blog post , Amazon announced an invitation-only program that will enable developers to create healthcare skills for Alexa that are HIPAA-compliant.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Recent data indicated that 82 percent of SMBs shutter in their first year because of poor cash management operations. As SMBs seek opportunities to expand their operations, and reach new customers and markets, they will need the right spend and workforce tools to ensure funds are spent appropriately. billion in value by 2025.

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AUGUST 10, 2020

Boston-based Advent International , a global private equity firm focused on overseas buyouts, has purchased a stake in the United Kingdom’s parcel delivery group Hermes for 1 billion euros ($1.3 But the firm said it cannot predict how a global economic downturn would impact consumer spending or how badly it could hurt its operations. “I

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APRIL 21, 2020

Halfway through the year, the company began winding down the number of cities in which it operated, shutting down in major markets like Boston, Chicago and New York City. GM said the decision came down to an evaluation of how the service was doing. Early in 2019, the head of Maven left her post.

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JUNE 8, 2020

“I look forward to working with the Paytronix team to bring its industry-leading innovation, including contactless ordering for table service … to markets around the globe,” said Porter. Paytronix clearly delivers value to the market by enabling operators to drive incremental sales and deliver safer environments for staff and guests.”.

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MAY 7, 2020

Wynn Resorts runs the Encore and Wynn properties on the Strip as well as properties in Macau and the Encore Boston Harbor. However, consumers are reportedly turning to online casinos and sportsbooks, as the pandemic has closed brick-and-mortar casinos in markets such as the United States to minimize risk.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

The new funding will be used to boost the company’s operations, with a focus on global growth. Founded in 2012, Cybereason boasts distribution in all major global markets. Boston-based Cybereason has 500 employees, with offices in Tel Aviv, Tokyo, London and Sydney, as well as additional presence on all continents.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

And restaurant operators are aware. We want restaurants to work so badly that we are willing to lie to ourselves,” Heather Mojer, co-owner and beverage director at Boston-based Big Dipper Hospitality Group , operator of the Café Du Pays, Mamaleh’s Delicatessen and State Park restaurants, wrote in an Instagram post. “We

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Bloomberg reported this week that Boston-based home décor eCommerce giant Wayfair turned in strong third quarter financials, noting that the firm’s quarterly results “exceeded analysts’ estimates, suggesting the wave of home improvement inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic is lingering.”. These are the top stories in retail for Tuesday (Nov.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The news comes as CVS is testing a program in Boston in which customers get free delivery on prescriptions and online purchases, among other perks. Amazon is eyeing the drug market in a big way, and recently acquired the pharmacy startup PillPack.

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AUGUST 11, 2017

a premium outerwear brand known for its goose-down jackets with fur-trimmed hoods, has announced that it plans to open three more retail locations in the fall: in Boston, Calgary and Tokyo. The new Boston Canada Goose store will be located in the urban, upscale Prudential Center shopping mall. Canada Goose Holdings Inc.,

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

Said Allaire of the bid to get digital currencies more front and center: “Regulators are getting their arms around them … the digital asset market is now moving, more and more, into the mainstream of finance, FinTech payments and banking world.”. And, of course, the crypto landscape extends well beyond bitcoin.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said, “To date, U.S. regulators acknowledge that although there is a market and demand for open banking, the current regulatory structure prioritizes consumer protection.”. It’s part of that “stand back” posture the Boston Fed noted in its March brief. isn’t in the lead here, which is okay.

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JULY 17, 2020

Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, Phoenix, Dallas and New York City. drivers for free, with the goal of providing 50 percent ride coverage in these markets,” the company wrote. “Following positive feedback from drivers and riders, we’re now providing partitions to additional drivers in Washington, D.C.,

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Hilton’s Times Square loss is more a reflection of how COVID-19 has bruised the Big Apple’s remarkable tourism industry than it is a commentary on individual hospitality operators. And while properties in “certain urban markets” including Boston, Chicago and New Orleans saw upticks in July, a COVID resurgence cooled the trend. “As

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MARCH 20, 2018

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has released a new report that suggests corporate bankers may be able to halt shrinking profits through digital transformation. Banks that want to attract and retain this business must continue to invest updating and enhancing their technology infrastructure while embracing emerging technology.”.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Eventually, the company plans to expand to other markets, including L.A. “We We look at Recess’ launch on Uber Eats as another distribution channel for the brand, with Recess IRL [the company’s New York shop] serving as the storefront for on-demand delivery operations,” said Benjamin Witte, founder and CEO of Recess. among others.

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DECEMBER 11, 2017

Kenneth Montgomery, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is taking up the position. Montgomery will also retain his position at the Boston Fed, where he focuses on services for the U.S. Treasury and financial market, among other responsibilities.

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JUNE 26, 2018

As of today (June 26) consumers in those newly added markets can buy a range of grocery items, fresh and pre-packaged, and have them delivered for free within two hours, or for a small fee within the hour. Customers can start shopping from Whole Foods Market selection from the Prime Now website or by using the app available.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

16) that it’s signed an exclusive multiyear arrangement with the New York Giants NFL team, making DraftKings the franchise’s “official sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy operator.” DraftKings already has similar arrangements with three NBA franchises: the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. True Tickets works on the IBM Blockchain and will integrate its ticketing service into targeted components of Shubert’s ticketing operation. “At

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Fidelity Investments , the Boston-based fund company, is becoming a leader in blockchain technology, investing billions of dollars on that and other cutting-edge technologies. The company has the firepower to grow in the tech markets. Revenue was up 13.7 percent year-over-year, noted CNBC. Fidelity ended last year with $6.8

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. The access is exclusive to Caesars locations across select states where the company operates casino properties. and Australia. .

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

David’s operates about 300 stores across the U.S., In addition, the Pennsylvania-based retailer brought in a new board of directors with members from Boston Consulting Group and Oaktree. David’s plans to use the new money to roll out improved marketing and match up the eCommerce pricing with the stores, said Marcum.

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MAY 24, 2018

Ohio-based Spangler Candy Company won the auction with a bid of just under $19 million, The Boston Globe reported. “We The candies are made in a suburb of Boston, where the company has a little more than 200 employees. Necco had moved its operations to a large 50-acre site after leaving its longtime plant just outside Boston in 2003.

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MAY 9, 2018

As restaurant operators seek to bolster sales in the face of weak traffic growth, Yum! Pizza Hut Chief Marketing Officer Zipporah Allen told Reuters, “Many Pizza Hut restaurants are already licensed to serve and distribute beer, without third-party services, additional fees or extended wait times.”. have liquor licenses.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. True Tickets works on the IBM Blockchain and will integrate its ticketing service into targeted components of Shubert’s ticketing operation. “At

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It’s a concept Rob Orgel, now the new president and chief operating officer at Flywire , told Karen Webster was foundational to his decade-long career at Apple — where he was part of the leadership team that developed, rolled out and grew the Apple Pay business. Flywire announced his appointment Tuesday (Nov. 5) to the newly created position.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

In that instance, the venture firm has yet to turn a profit, and the investments/firms that it funded were not even expected to gain traction on top lines, let alone find their way toward showing black ink on the operating line. was down 3 percent in the 12 months leading into October. The ICOs that were offered?

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APRIL 8, 2016

Walmart confirmed on Thursday (April 7) that Brian Monahan, formerly the head of marketing for the retailer’s U.S. online operations, had vacated his post effective April 1. Walmart has also spread blame to its international operations, while claiming that its U.S.-based

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APRIL 11, 2016

Macy’s, Best Buy and Kohl’s have all recently stepped up same-day delivery options that were in testing mode to full-scale operations in some locations. However, of late, its expansion has been rapid, and it is now in 17 major metro markets. Baltimore markets.

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JUNE 17, 2019

And there are plans to expand the service to additional markets in the coming months, including Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia. More than 400 Dunkin’ restaurants throughout New York City’s five boroughs are now offering delivery through Seamless, Grubhub’s New York brand. said in a press release.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm Equiteq announced that it advised The Shelby Group , an eProcurement transformation and optimization consulting firm, on a recent growth investment from Boston-based private equity firm WestView Capital Partners , according to a press release.

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JUNE 6, 2019

Skirting Cash Shortages at Boston Pride. Boston’s pride celebration is one of the season’s biggest events for Mandy Roberge, the owner and artist behind Wicked Good Henna. The 2018 Boston Pride parade reportedly saw more than 750,000 spectators and over 55,000 marchers.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

More than two-thirds of marketers are still failing to capitalize on this outreach method, however, spotlighting a massive missed opportunity. Research shows that 98 percent of consumers open and read their text messages, which means that mobile channels can offer merchants a unique opportunity to reach their customers and encourage sales.

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