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Beautycounter Embraces D2C Innovation With Purpose

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No matter how innovative they are, companies still need to get paid. And not many companies this year have combined business model creativity with payments innovation more than Beautycounter. While all the innovations and the business awards are nice to have, Renfrew is most proud of her work as a beauty industry activist.

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Perficient Names Five Area Vice Presidents, Expands Executive Leadership Team

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“We’re in the business of helping our clients power innovation and deliver exceptional customer experiences. I am incredibly proud to work with such an amazing team of people who bring innovative and impactful solutions to market for our clients.” I’m proud to lead this team of talented technology professionals.

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How Retailers Drive Innovation With Subscriptions (And Payments)

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Some entertainment innovators are also rolling out new subscription services. Disney+ is planning to offer streaming content from brands like Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar. “Re-imagined” And retailers are offering innovative subscriptions for all sorts of products. 12 on most major streaming platforms, per news in August.

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When QSRs Think Really Outside The Box In The Innovation Race

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The realm of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is and actually always has been a pretty innovative space. In the modern digital era of QSR, it is almost impossible not to mention Starbucks and its myriad contributions to innovation — including the first really successful launch of a mobile wallet product in the U.S.

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Western Union Buys 15 Pct Stake In Saudi Digital Payments Co

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also called stc pay, for up to $200 million, the Denver-based buyer announced today. Stc has 4 million customers and “an established regional brand in a fast-growing digital wallet market,” today's release states. Western Union Co. has entered into a deal to buy up to 15 percent of Saudi Digital Payments Co.

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ePharma Takes Aim At High Drug Prices

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We believe it can be solved much more quickly through technology and innovative business models. With its brands Zero (nicotine addiction), Roman (men’s health and erectile dysfunction) and Rory (women’s health) it has taken more than $160 million in funding off the table over the last year.

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Amazon Grocery Delivery Expands To 3 New Cities

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As of today, according to an announcement from Amazon , three more cities are joining the Prime Now grocery delivery lineup: Denver, Sacramento and San Diego. The move comes as Amazon is moving to consolidate more of its Whole Foods offerings within its parent brand.

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