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Airbnb Challenger WhyHotel Scores $20M For Luxury Room Rentals

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With the advent of Airbnb , a number of startups have been created in its wake, with the intent of disrupting the hotel industry and encouraging new ways for people to relocate and take vacations. The company has properties in Seattle, Houston, Arlington and Tysons Corner, Virginia. WhyHotel has raised $35 million so far.

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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

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Many CUs have since leaned into these efforts with digital innovations aimed at a range of issues, such as tackling fraud or enhancing members’ remote banking access. Houston-based First Service Credit Union has selected a third-party provider’s digital banking suite to enhance its members’ online access to financial services.

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Neiman Marcus Emerges From Chapter 11

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We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. They are also strongly committed to supporting our company on sustainability issues where we intend to be a leader within the industry,” van Raemdonck added.

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Einride Presses The Pedal On Autonomous Delivery

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Sweden-based Einride , which makes autonomous delivery vehicles, has raised $25 million in fresh capital. Scant information was immediately available from Einride, which appears poised to use that capital to expand internationally and otherwise continue development of its electric Einride Pods. For instance, Kroger Co., Freight Play.

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How QSRs Bring Mobile And Digital Payments To The Table

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In the age of quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining technology innovation, restaurants are frantically looking into ways to provide consumers with mobile ordering bells and whistles like third-party payment integrations, rewards programs and surprise-and-delight offers.

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From Energy To Telecom: 30 Big Industries Drones Could Disrupt

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As more companies look to capitalize on these commercial opportunities, investment into the drone space continues to grow. Below, check out the ways companies are harnessing drone technology for commercial purposes across industries. Innovations in camera technology have had significant impacts on the growing use of drones.

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33 Ways Drones Will Impact Society: From Fighting War to Forecasting Weather, UAVs Change Everything

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As more companies look to capitalize on these commercial opportunities, investment into the drone space continues to grow. Below, check out the ways companies are harnessing drone technology for commercial purposes across industries. Innovations in camera technology have had significant impacts on the growing use of drones.