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Charlotte Russe Closing 95 Stores After Chapter 11 Filing

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Charlotte Russe, a retailer aimed toward young women’s fashion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to reports. All of the retailer’s online operations and stores are currently operational. Last year, the company completed a restructuring deal to lower its debt from $214 million to $90 million. The bid for $5.2

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Online Grocery Ordering Coming To SNAP Recipients

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Big news is in the offing for Walmart , Amazon and other chains that offer grocery ordering online – they have gotten a formal “green light” from the USDA to offer that service to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Reports indicate other retailers will join the program next month. .

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Breaking Batch (Payments): BNP Paribas On APIs And Making B2B Payments Faster

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Recent surveys have found that many bankers and small business (SMB) owners are unaware of how to use business-to-business (B2B) APIs securely and optimally. This month’s Deep Dive explores the two eCommerce models, and how B2B eTailers can keep their online systems up to date. One-third of U.K. Read the full story in the Tracker.

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Visa, Currencycloud Team To Offer Cross-Border And Travel Payment Services

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In a press release, the two companies said the agreement meshes with Visa’s stated goal to make secure digital payments possible at home and when people are traveling. Visa and Currencycloud, an enterprise-class payments platform, announced on Tuesday (June 4) a partnership to drive more innovation in cross-border and travel payments.

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5G, Biometrics Lead The Way At Mobile World Congress

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As for AT&T, it reportedly launched 5G service in these cities: Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Texas; Waco, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Jacksonville, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; New Orleans, Louisiana; Indianapolis, Indiana and San Antonio, Texas.

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Stepping Into 21st Century Hospitality With Apartments And Technology

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It has units in cities such as Charlotte, Tampa, Milwaukee and Columbus. Beyond Frontdesk, Mint House aims to deliver a hotel-like experience that is trusted and secure as well as built on a suite of amenities powered by technology. The Business. It seeks to help them increase their occupancy and fill their vacant units. The Market.

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Startup Roundup: A Look At Local, National And Global Expansions

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Meanwhile, he said, consumers are getting over their initial fears around contactless payments usage and security. Activity in the online gambling space has been heating up, especially since the World Cup began. CEO Michael Praeger said Salt Lake City shares a similar startup culture with its East Coast office in Charlotte, NC.

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