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Caesars Puts Stake In Online Betting Co DraftKings

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The access is exclusive to Caesars locations across select states where the company operates casino properties. ” Founded in 2012, Boston-based DraftKings offers daily fantasy sports contests across 11 professional sports and in eight countries, including the U.S., and Australia. . and Australia.

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CFPB announces advisory committee members

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Nadine Cohen, Managing Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services (Boston, MA). Racardo McLaughlin, VP Mortgage Originations/Operations, TwinStar Credit Union (Lacey, WA), was appointed to serve as CUAC Chairperson. Lee Chair, Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS). Tim Lampkin, CEO, Higher Purpose Co.

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Why Google Ditched Perishables

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.” That scaling will see Google up its last-mile instant delivery platform very far and wide with launches in Minnesota, Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Mississippi and New Mexico. First on the list is apparently getting the cooperative deal it’s worked out with Target in other U.S.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

Engel, Research Professor, Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Mass. Robinson, Executive Director, Coalition for a Prosperous Mississippi, Richland, Miss. O’Connor, Senior Vice President, Lending and Operations, Community America Credit Union, Shawnee Mission, Kan. Kathleen C.

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Here Are 35 Casualties Of The Retail Apocalypse And Why They Failed

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Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Increased expenses, supply chain inefficiencies, and the need to enhance operating results contributed to the perfume retailer’s bankruptcy, which was court-approved in October.

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Playing Chess With Amazon: Target’s Competitive Strategy

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Target also invested in a new warehouse management system to integrate distribution and fulfillment at stores that run both operations out of a single building. The offering was piloted in New York City last year, and has now rolled out to 60 urban stores in New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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