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Retailers Rethink Store Concepts, Digital Strategies Amid New Realities

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The center will bring about 200 jobs to the area, serving the Miami, Tampa and Orlando markets, and will also serve as a parcel fulfillment center for the entire southeastern United States. DHL Supply Chain, a unit of Deutsche Post DHL Group, will operate the center.

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Walmart Mexico Eyes App Enhancement To Keep Money Transfers In-House

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At a time when the pandemic has seen a massive shift toward digital commerce, the Mexican arm of Walmart – the world’s largest retailer – is looking to leverage the river of remittances that its customers receive from the United States, and to keep more of that cash in-store. Pushing Digital.

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If 5G is supposed to be a game-changer, what’s the game?

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While availability of 5G coverage is still limited in the United States, businesses should consider how to start building capabilities and products that leverage 5G now. The name of the game is speed. 5G translates to faster download speeds, reduced latency, and more available bandwidth. Video/Live Streaming.

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Google Launches Small Business Portal

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According to Google, “in 2018, our search and advertising tools helped create $335 billion in economic activity for millions of businesses, website publishers and nonprofits across the United States. These tools make it easier for small business owners to find and connect with customers and run their businesses.”.

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Today In Payments: Citi Partners With Mastercard For Google Pay Plex Accounts; PayPal Boosts Xoom’s Money Transfer Capabilities

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Citi Plex account holders will receive a digital debit Mastercard, and, upon request, can opt for a contactless-enabled, physical debit Mastercard with access to 60,000-plus fee-free ATMs. Chipotle Personalizes Loyalty Program, Digital Ordering Experience. PayPal Boosts Xoom’s Money Transfer Capabilities In US. PayPal on Thursday (Nov.

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For FinTech, The Age Of Big Bank Collaboration?

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digital operations head Edward Achtner said that the bank has been eyeing such efforts as partnerships. He noted that his own firm’s digital strategy has helped customers transfer $1 billion across mobile devices. During the discussion, HSBC U.S. In addition, the company has partnerships in place with several banks.

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Payments Rails, Laying New Tracks

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From an ACH networks standpoint, noted Estep, innovation may be “skinny,” but operations are ubiquitous, connecting all the bank accounts in the United States. The big question: Can the existing payment rails support the innovation that is needed? Against that backdrop, “innovation means many different things to different players.”.

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