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eCommerce Media Gets Its Own Upfront Event

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The selling point is compelling, as it places a brand’s ads in front of a customer at the exact time they are in the market. eCommerce media is also getting something of an upfront event. The ultimate question this event seeks to answer is: How can clients win across eCommerce channels?”

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Apple Resumes Operation Of All China Retail Locations

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has reportedly put all of them back into operation. China is the third-largest market for the tech company. In other news, Apple was providing its hourly staff, including retail workers, with unlimited sick time off in the event that they experience symptoms of the coronavirus.

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SoftBank-Backed Grofers Hires 4K Employees For Shopping Event

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100 crore to boost its India operations. A top official also confirmed that the company has hired 4,000 more employees to staff its nine-day shopping event, according to a report. The “Grand Orange Bag Days” (GOBD) online event began on Jan. 100 crore into this event. 18 and will continue through Jan.

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CORT On Using Mobile, Visual Purchasing To Solve B2B Event Payments Friction

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Trade shows, corporate board meetings and business fundraisers are important parts of companies’ operations, but are difficult to pull off. Corporate event planners are hired to quickly find and furnish venues, and require digital tools to help them get the furniture and decor items they need, while staying on budget and on schedule.

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The Events That Shook Forex Markets For Treasurers

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The corporate treasurer at the multinational corporation is facing a particularly fierce global market today. Corporate hedging, key for businesses that need to minimize exposure to forex risk, is critical for a company doing cross-border operations. The FX Market Has Changed. All of that impacts the FX market.

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WEX Gets $400M From Warburg Pincus To Boost Operations

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WEX has reported a $400 million investment from a partner of Warburg Pincus , which the financial services tech firm will use to continue operations amid the global pandemic, according to a press release. In May, WEX tried to back out of the deal, claiming the adverse effects of the pandemic made it impossible.

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Careem Concludes Operations In Sudan

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Less than a year after the ride-hailing company rolled out in Sudan, Careem has concluded its operations in the country, with a planned takeover by Uber on the horizon. The firm started its Sudan operations in September 2018 following the lifting of economic sanctions by the United States in 2017, Reuters reported. ” In a U.S.