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New RadioShack Owner Looks To Turn 'Fallen Angels' Into eCommerce Stars

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It’s a plan the company describes as “transforming well-known, distressed retail brands into eCommerce success stories.” REV Executive Chairman Tai Lopez stressed RadioShack ’s sales potential as a well-known global brand. Snapping up Fallen Retail Brands. It’s Not Just About Retailers.

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Text-Based Healthcare Platform 98point6 Nets $118M After Membership Grows 274 Pct

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Through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), along with expertise from certified physicians, 98point6 enables a more accessible and affordable brand of primary care, according to the release. Other participants included Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division.

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Walmart Adds Two Global Governance Leaders To Support Financial Services

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“As Walmart transforms through innovation and investment to save customers time and money, we are continually adapting our organization to ensure we have the right talent and structure in place,” said Rachel Brand, executive vice president of global governance, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, per the company. “I

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Deliverr Raises $7.1M In Venture Funding Led By 8VC

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According to reports citing the company, the Series A round of venture funding was led by 8VC, the venture capital company. Deliverr has ten warehouses in states including Texas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey. million in a round of venture funding. Most warehouses aren’t going to be full.

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Caesars Puts Stake In Online Betting Co DraftKings

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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. In New Jersey and Mississippi, DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail allows players to bet for major U.S. and Australia. .

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Toys ‘R’ Us Picking Up Steam Pre-Holiday Season

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Buoyed by strong international sales after a decade of private ownership and years of cost cutting – including selling off its iconic FAO Schwarz brand and closing its flagship Manhattan store – Toys “R” Us is building out its inventory for the first time in years. “It’s and Vornado Realty Trust.

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Toys“R”Us CEO Sees A Better Future With Smaller Stores

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According to the recently bankrupt brand’s CEO, David Brandon, Toys“R”Us will be shrinking its stores in favor of small locations and revamping its larger outlets through the bankruptcy restructuring process. We haven’t had the capital to do it.”. The selection at Walmart and Target is not as big.”. We know we need to do it.

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