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Airbnb Challenger WhyHotel Scores $20M For Luxury Room Rentals

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With the advent of Airbnb , a number of startups have been created in its wake, with the intent of disrupting the hotel industry and encouraging new ways for people to relocate and take vacations. The company has properties in Seattle, Houston, Arlington and Tysons Corner, Virginia. WhyHotel has raised $35 million so far.

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Path To World Series Brings Changes To Online Gambling

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And that new fuel comes as the legal online and mobile gambling industry in the U.S. But that doesn’t mean the money doesn’t flow during the baseball playoffs – evidence of that comes from Jim McIngvale, a Houston furniture store owner known as “ Mattress Mack ,” who just put $3.5 is still in the process of finding a firmer footing.

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How Pharmacies Are Driving Retail Innovation

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A study from The American Journal of Medicine indicates that market pressures in the industry are pulling doctors away from primary care and into sub-specialties. Coincidentally, CVS started its healthcare services rollout in Houston, just like Walgreens. Delivery Programs. Delivery is another area of change.

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Why Health And Fitness Are Driving More Retail Change

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During a recent high-energy PYMNTS discussion with Karen Webster, Lanman talked about the value ClassPass brings to the modern health and wellness market, and the lessons the company has learned along the way — lessons that can be applied to other operators in the digital realm. One reason for all of that? A looming doctor shortage.

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Verizon 5G Network Launch Foreshadows Mobile Commerce Changes

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The announcement from the mobile network provider serves as the latest demonstration that 5G is coming, and that retailers and payment services providers should get ready to operate in the 5G world. 5G Potential.

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Will Medical Services Be Pharmacies’ Secret Weapon?

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A study from The American Journal of Medicine indicates that market pressures in the industry are pulling doctors away from primary care and into sub-specialties. VillageMD will operate primary care clinics within five Walgreens stores. Coincidentally, CVS started its healthcare services rollout in Houston, just like Walgreens.

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Domino’s To Launch GPS Tracking, Falls Short In US Same-Store Sales Growth

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And he pointed out that the company’s fortressing strategy — through which locations are brought on to existing markets, which is said to allow for faster deliveries — also put pressure on comps. Allison also said the company will keep investing in technology to assist franchisees as well as operators. Digital Innovations.

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