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Data Dive, The Bad, The Worse And The Ugly Edition: Store Closures, Coronavirus And Bitcoin

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There was lots to watch in the world of payments and commerce last week, with red flags flown in physical retail, international commerce and crypto. Physical Retail Stumbles Into 2020 . The year got off to something of a rocky start for physical retailers, as the recent spike in store closures carried on and even picked up strength.

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Visa On Tap To Pay, Cash Displacement And B2B Payments

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McInerney also pointed to government to consumer (G2C), which is a “more nascent” market, with presence in government benefits and tax refunds. He said that growth in new acceptance is a top priority, and encompass rent, tuition, sports wagering and unattended retail and mobility (such as with scooters). Asia Pacific.

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The eCommerce Bachelor: Which City Will Get The Rose?

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Others are offering standard fare such as tax credits — although even that can’t be viewed as “standard” in this race. New Jersey, for instance, is offering more than the price of Amazon’s investment in tax credits, to the tune of $7 billion, if the company puts HQ2 in Newark. Charlotte, North Carolina. What does that mean?