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Online Food Delivery Is Having A Bright Moment — But Clouds Are Gathering

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India-based online food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy has reportedly spent about $7.3 million to buy Scootsy , another Indian firm that offers online food delivery services. That said, online food delivery is having its moment. China, too, provides evidence that online food delivery remains a hot proposition.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. Retailers in high-tax states have largely not been able to build themselves up or expand online beyond their local markets to the same extent, Rogers said. .

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How Flexible Payment Options Are Helping Small Businesses Drive Customer Engagement

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Online retail business is booming during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers increase their use of contactless digital channels to shop safely from home instead of returning to brick-and-mortar stores. I started promoting Afterpay in my emails and on social media, and my sales just started going up and up and up,” she said.

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Possible Sale Of Cars.com Comes Amid Stronger Digital Ties For Automotive

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The paper reported that, in May, the online retailer “added two directors to its 11-member board that were nominated by activist investor Starboard Capital. The service said it attracts some 19 million unique monthly visitors to its online automotive marketplace. and autoscout24.de. and autoscout24.de.

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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

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“Accelerating trends in technology and consumer demand will lead to more “cloud kitchens” and “virtual restaurants” — restaurants that exist only online or via an app,” the report says. Growth will be fueled by the expansion of central kitchens for food prep, and social media marketing that showcases menus, philosophies and chefs.

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FBI Hot On Syrian Money Laundering Trail

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There are two criminal complaints that have been unsealed in Virginia against Peter Romar, Ahmad Umar Agha (known online as “The Pro”) and Firas Dardar (“The Shadow”). Upon successful phishing attempts, the two men would use stolen data, including passwords, to deface websites and hijack social media accounts.

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How Local Food Delivery Aggregators Compete With Larger Platforms

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In Richmond, Virginia, for example, Chop Chop allows diners to choose from a menu of 50 to 60 restaurants for delivery. To that end, these types of companies use social media and guerilla marketing to help restaurants expand their customer base in hopes of increasing deliveries.

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