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Google Testing Same-Day Delivery In San Francisco

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According to the report, the service — dubbed Google Shopping Express — is being tested with a small number of consumers in San Francisco and suburbs around it. NBC News reported that national, regional and local merchants are testing Google Shopping Express with big-name retailers including Target and Walgreens.

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Top 5 Emerging Fintech Hotspots in 2018 [Page 1]

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The number of financial technology companies is on a rise, and every year many of these new companies as well as established ones choose to situate themselves in cities that are not San Francisco or New York. In some cases, the establishment of one powerful player in a region automatically turns a place into a […].

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Why Goodwill Regions Are Tapping Into Digital Marketplaces

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To bring their merchandise in front of millions of shoppers through eCommerce, several Goodwill regions are teaming with mobile marketplace OfferUp. 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.

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Lyft Sues SF Over Bikesharing Contract Violation

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Lyft , the ride-hailing startup, has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco claiming officials in the city are violating a contract with the ride-hailing company. Lyft got rid of the e-bikes in San Francisco after reports surfaced of malfunctions that could harm users. It expires on July 9, reported The Verge.

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Santander InnoVentures Deepens Its Investment Expertise In North America

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According to a Fintech Finance report, Gottschalk will be based in San Francisco and will focus on strengthening the fund via investment opportunities in the region. Gottschalk comes to Santander InnoVentures from Blumberg Capital where he was principal for seven years based in San Francisco.

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Square Capital Distributed 76K PPP Loans Totaling $820M

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The San Francisco-based division of Square Inc., In mere weeks, we were able to create an application that made it simple for business owners to complete the PPP application, knowing many Square sellers handle all elements of their business, including financial operations, themselves.”.

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Uber Freight To Invest $200M To Set Up Shop In Chicago

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Tapping into Chicago’s rich history and incredible potential, we’ll be investing $200 million annually in the region, through headcount, real estate investment and other expenses to support Uber’s local operations,” Lior Ron, head of Uber Freight, wrote in a blog post.

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