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Could Drink Brands Be Generating The Latest Fashion Trends?

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Several recent beverage brand collaborations with shoe firms have received a generous amount of buzz, and the trend appears to be picking up steam. It’s likely the original trend of translating beverage brands into fashion statements was borne out of the longtime tradition of pairing athletes with beverage sponsorships.

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eCommerce Numbers Spike Across Categories

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The most dramatic category has been online gaming, which spiked 97 percent. Long-term, we and others in the industry predict that the shift in consumer behavior – opting for online purchases – is likely to outlast the crisis,” said Debbie Guerra, executive vice president of ACI Worldwide. “You

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Warehouse Space Going For Premium Rates

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Brick-and-mortar merchants are far from being free from the problems that plague their particular brand of retail, but even they have to look at online retail rising rents for warehouse space with a little bit of mirth. According to a new report from CBRE, things are about to get even worse.

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Most Macy’s Closures Coming To The Midwest

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Louis, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, according to preliminary results. Post-closures, Macy’s full-line stores will fall to 575, but the chain notes that it plans to use its more prioritized space to “heighten” its brand. Projected for the hot seat are Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Detroit, St.

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This Week In Insurance Tech: Gojek Rolls Out Online Insurance, Blockchain-Enabled Insurance Tests, AXA Partners with ClassPass

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Proformex , a Cleveland-based life insurance policy management platform, raised $500K from undisclosed investors as indicated in its Form D filing. Indonesian ride-hailing giant GoJek announced the official rollout of its online insurance offering, Go-Sure, that had been in beta since October 2019. AXA simplifies geographic footprint.

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Car Vending Machine Company Carvana Goes Up Against Wall Street

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Just ask Carvana, the leading online automotive seller and a major force in changing the way people buy cars. According to Carvana Chief Brand Officer Ryan Keeton, opening new markets brings an uptick in overall business. “We Wall Street is a tough master, especially for eCommerce companies. New Markets. Ontario (L.A.),

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18 Corporate Innovation Labs In Healthcare

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Notable projects: The Mayo Clinic OB Nest explores ways for women with low-risk pregnancies to reduce the number of their in-person doctor visits through a combination of dedicated nurses, a special online community, and in-home monitoring. Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland Clinic Innovations (CCI). Founded: 2000.