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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Artificial intelligence is set to challenge traditional technologies in financial services, if the startups that demoed at BBVA Open Talent in New York today are any indication. The BBVA Open Talent Challenge is part of Next Money NYC. Today’s event is one of three regional finals, from which a few Read More.

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MAY 31, 2019

The chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs said the bank is working on a digital money management tool in an attempt to attract more customers from Main Street, according to a report by Reuters. “We Marcus, the bank’s online banking platform, has had a healthy run, according to CFO Stephen Scherr. Across the U.S.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Right now, though, we are talking about fraud, and how criminals use online data sites to steal from consumers in search of romance or, at least, some temporary companionship. That’s the view from Reinhard Hochrieser, director of product management at Jumio. Online Dating Scope. The solution? Fake Accounts.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize — owner of grocery behemoths Giant and Stop & Shop — has acquired a majority stake in supermarket delivery startup FreshDirect amid an online shopping surge propelled by COVID-19. “We Delhaize, founded in 2016 from a merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, is among the biggest supermarket operators in the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In a recent conversation with Karen Webster, Bhanusali — who’s also founder of the AIRE SkinStore platform for dermatologists and their patients — noted that cosmetic appointments in his New York City office are already booked out through January. Bhanusali is both known for his medical expertise as well as his work as a technologist.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Capify is an online alternative lender that serves SMBs in the U.K. The FinTech has been operating in those markets for over 12 years. “It Capify is one of the few online small-business lending platforms in the marketplace that can” meet the needs of SMBs, he noted. and Australia market,” said Goldin in the release.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

Automotive sales are increasing going digital — and more consumers are buying more used products of all types online. Carro, which operates in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, said more than $500 million worth of vehicles were sold last year on its platform, up from $250 million in 2017 and $120 million the year before.”.

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JANUARY 13, 2019

A talent war in New York is heating up with Amazon opening up its second headquarters in the city and Google expanding its presence. Headhunters report that while the direct impact from Amazon and Google remains to be seen, it is good news for the job market in New York City.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

We’re operating at this intersection of finance and technology, which are both industries that are woefully underrepresented by women in the first place,” Alaina Sparks , a managing director and the U.S. Female Innovators Lab is a New York program run by the Anthemis Group and Barclays that champions female FinTech founders.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Santander Bank is rolling out a new solution for its corporate clients. and will provide cash management services for such corporate customers. Treasury Link has also integrated cash flow management, fraud and authentication capabilities, while its electronic payment service supports domestic and cross-border wire and ACH payments.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

These services offer alternatives to installing and operating applications in-office or at expensive data centers as well, which can be a key consideration for the many businesses with employees who are operating remotely during the health crisis. presidential election and ongoing news about the pandemic.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

As the digital revolution continues to transform the way shoppers pay for things amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard announced a free online tool to help entrepreneurs future-proof their companies. Fortunately, Cadore quickly pivoted her business to focus on online sales and partnerships with online retailers.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Even with a great customer journey – with smooth onboarding, a well-merchandised online shopping experience and a seamless checkout process – none of it really matters if the consumer can’t actually get the goods they want into their hands. Last-mile delivery is like satisfaction Death Valley,” said Bond co-founder and CEO Asaf Hachmon.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

To serve travelers from China who want to shop in-store and online, retailers thousands of miles away from Asia are accepting Alipay in brick-and-mortar stores and on the web. Alipay North America General Manager Yulei Wang said in the announcement, “This is a key strategic partnership for achieving awareness in the U.S.,

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JULY 1, 2016

The accepted wisdom of the current retail reality is that no formerly brick-and-mortar brand can operate in a vacuum from the destabilizing effects of online sales. Take companies like Ulta Beauty or Sephora ,” Davidowitz told NREI. “They are insulated from Amazon.com. Amazon can’t put makeup on you.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Visa , which is the official payment technology partner of the National Football League (NFL), will provide small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a one-day offer that will waive some of the costs connected with getting online and taking digital payments on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 7), according to a Tuesday (Feb.

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JULY 31, 2020

Authentic Brands Group ( ABG ), the New York-based brand management company, could be the latest potential buyer of Ascena Retail Group , the recently bankrupt parent firm of Ann Taylor, Footwear News reported. The New Jersey-based company operates about 3,000 stores, mostly at malls.

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Mynt is the operator of the mobile wallet GCash. Mynt's funding round this month was led by Bow Wave Capital Management, a new investor. Nikkei Asia said New York-based Bow Wave got a 14 percent stake in Mynt, putting the valuation just short of $1 billion. Nikkei Asia reported on Wednesday (Jan.

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JUNE 12, 2019

More than 100 Goodwill store locations ranging from New York to San Francisco are uploading products like collectibles, clothing and furniture to the platform to drive in-store and online sales. At the same time, Goodwill can manage item listings, product images, shipping, financial reporting, auditing and order management.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Online shopping software firm Easyship has become part of the Shopify Plus Technology Partner Program, which provides retailers with access to business solutions, according to a Thursday (Oct. As it stands, Easyship says that thousands of clients on Shopify and Shopify Plus have harnessed the Easyship connection to grow their operations.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In today’s top payments news, the New York attorney general accused the Taxi and Limousine Commission of drastically inflating the price of taxi medallions, and Apple is debating letting users change their default apps. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced plans on Feb. Does Daily Deals 2.0

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Chinese eSports provider VSPN has raised $60 million in a Series B+ funding round to help it expand its operations overseas. Shanghai-based VSPN said it plans to spend the cash largely on investing in innovative eSports production technologies, creating new products and expanding its reach overseas.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Two others who were charged but have denied any wrongdoing include James Baugh, 45, of San Jose, eBay’s former senior director of safety and security; and David Harville, 48, of New York City, eBay’s former director of global resiliency. Calls and emails to the six defendants’ attorney were not returned, the news outlet reported.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“We hope this product evolution to Google Arts & Culture will provide educators with a bridge to continue to use immersive content to transform their classrooms and enrich the learning experience for their students,” said Jennifer Holland, director of program management, education, for Google. . “As

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

consumers are expected to be shopping online by 2021. The ruling meant that online retailers could be mandated to collect sales tax — and taxes can be levied by states on firms that do not have physical presence in those states. More than 230 million U.S. Thus far, a bit more than a year after the ruling, tax policy remains fragmented.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

PowerBuy is operated by veterans in the online shopping, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) verticals. In separate news, eCommerce software company Easyship has joined the Shopify Plus Technology Partner Program, which gives merchants access to business solutions.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

In terms of customers going online to bank, BofA added that digital sales accounted for 45 percent of all consumer banking sales for the quarter. Citibank can now open accounts online in 50 countries and in the year 2020 it opened 14 million accounts digitally — a 200 percent increase over 2019. million during the quarter.

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JUNE 26, 2020

Now trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ACI, the chain sold 50 million shares at $16 per share, bringing in $800 million – well below the 68 million shares and $1.5 We are pleased to offer shoppers multiple options when it comes to ordering online – from in-store pickup to contactless delivery.

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JULY 19, 2019

The environment is said to tap into b8ta’s Retail as a Service (RaaS) platform, which lets brands “actively manage their in-store experiences and measure how offline experiences translate into online sales,” per the announcement. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News. The firm has also closed a number of U.S.

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JUNE 6, 2019

And that seems likely to create new opportunities for certain types of online merchants. News this week (June 5) from France supports those points. Some were brought to waste management facilities and destroyed, and others were taken to a landfill, the investigation found.”. Liquidation Trends.

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JUNE 6, 2019

Square is releasing new order management integrations for Square for Restaurants, which will allow orders from DoorDash, Postmates and management platform Chowly to flow directly into a restaurant’s point of sale (POS), according to a release by the company.

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JULY 8, 2020

Kustomer on Wednesday (July 8) announced a deal with Shopify that the New York firm is betting will expand the reach of its CRM (customer relationship management) platform. Kustomer also noted that its platform will help Shopify Plus merchants operate more efficiently, automating 40 percent of interactions. “We

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AUGUST 31, 2020

Wish , the online marketplace, has confidentially filed paperwork to go public with the U.S. Filing confidentially allows a company to keep its financials private until 15 days prior to the actual offering to prevent competitors from gaining more detailed knowledge of their operations. 31) in a press release.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2021

includes (from left): Christina Johantgen (head of marketing and creative), Joe York (head of product), Kelsey Cahill (summer associate), Jackie Charron (chief operating officer and executive vice president), Debbie Morin (chief financial officer), and CEO Charley Cummings. The team at Walden Mutual, a planned de novo in Concord, N.H.,

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has entered into a definitive deal to sell Cost Plus World Market to Kingswood Capital Management, while Authentic Brands is reportedly in discussions with Arcadia Group and Debenhams. It is expected that the business will keep operating as a stand-alone brand.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2012, Mediaocean manages every aspect of the advertising workflow, and handles $150 billion in global media spend. It combines blockchain, advertising and payment technologies to enforce transparency in online advertising.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

in New York. Expedia acquired HomeAway in 2015, and has spent the last three years improving the site’s technology, and increasing its online offerings. million bookable online listings, rival Booking Holdings — formerly Priceline — and Airbnb both have around 5 million. Analysts had projected an increase of 9 percent.

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