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Deep Dive: COVID-19 Spurs Biometric Innovations For A Contactless Global Society

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Global concern over the coronavirus spreading on contaminated surfaces in public places is unleashing rapid development of innovative biometric products that could assist a touchless society. They are also designed to kill the COVID-19 virus with ultraviolet (UV) lighting in the air ducts. The greatest concern is whether the U.S.

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Amazon Go Has Spawned Imitators, But Also Innovation

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While not exactly an empire yet, the online retailer launched its 13th store in New York City last month and it features the ability to use cash, answering a complaint that’s been lodged at unattended retail generally. New Developments. Currently, about a quarter of the nation’s 4.3 million to 4.5

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CBD-Infused Burger Signals Higher Level Of Fast Food Innovation

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The promotion took place in Denver, capital of a state where marijuana is legal for recreational purposes. Recess , a CBD-infused sparkling water company, has announced that it will be available on Uber Eats for delivery to customers in New York City. QSR Innovation. Denver CBD Burger.

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Investors Haven’t Forgotten About Alternative SMB Finance

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By now, the alternative lending market is hardly new, and investor appetite for startups in the space seems to have waned. This week, alternative finance companies raised more than $77 million in venture capital funding, accounting for nearly 70 percent of total funds raised by B2B FinTech startups this week.

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Team USA Launches Omnichannel Strategy For Olympic Retail

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Through a pop-up store in New York City, consumers are able to browse and buy gear from official Olympic sponsors, such as Nike, Swatch and Oakley. professional sports leagues such as the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL). 1 city for sales of Team USA gear,” Boyle said.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

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“I’m so inspired by the professionalism, integrity and commitment of our executive committee and board of directors as we work together to serve the needs of community bankers across the nation,” says Terry Jorde, ICBA senior executive vice president and chief of staff. ICBA president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey echoes this sentiment.

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Instant Payments, Unicorns And Food Fights Top Week’s News

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As it turns out, “ payments is a team sport ,” at least in the view of Manish Kohli, global head of payments and receivables at Citi. Instant payments is an innovation that doesn’t require much explanation. The news of Nextdoor.com’s capital raise and $2.1 What Will it Take to Hit the Instant Payments Tipping Point?

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