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Off The Continent And Into Puerto Rico For Online SMB Lending

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In a partnership formed recently with Puerto Rico’s Oriental Bank, Biz2Credit said late last month that it has begun offering its digital lending platform to the bank’s commercial clients. Verticals within the SMB realm that may be receptive to online lending, he said, include manufacturing and retail.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Razer Fintech, Visa Unveil Prepaid Card; SafetyPay Collaborates With LATAM’s Rappi

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Plus, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is investing roughly $750 million in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. In addition, the Razer Card will showcase contactless payment technology that enables cardholders to tap to pay. percent share of Reliance Retail. Digital Payment Firm SafetyPay Teams With LATAM's Rappi.

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Staples To Debut New Store Format With Coworking, Podcasting

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Retail, said per the announcement, “We recognize that the way people shop is changing, and with the launch of Staples Connect, we are adapting to fit the needs of our customers.” The store also houses the Staples Studio coworking concept that the retailer has been launching in some Massachusetts locations, as well as three Canadian locations.

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NEN Widens USAT Partnership For Cashless Payments Growth

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Cashless payments firm USA Technologies (USAT) is expanding its partnership with amusement kiosk operator National Entertainment Network (NEN) to bring expanded cashless payment options to more vending machines and devices, the companies announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. and Puerto Rico.

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Retail Pulse: Stein Mart Plans Amazon Locker Rollout; Dressbarn Stores To Close

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are joining forces with Amazon in moves that could help bring shoppers into their stores: Stein Mart , for instance, announced this week that it plans to roll out Amazon Hub Lockers at stores in 28 states. Ascena Retail Group is planning to shutter approximately 650 Dressbarn locations. From Next in the U.K.

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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

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Technology companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores to let customers try out their products in real life. In the space, consumers can experience technology, services and products from Microsoft and from the company’s partners. Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online in more than 190 countries. In the U.K.,

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Data Enablers: Motionloft, For Retail Traffic And More

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But how does a retailer know how many people are coming in and out of its space? The business focuses on three main industries: retail, commercial real estate and smart city development. But Motionloft’s work in the retail space, as Garrison said, “adds another layer of granularity to business analytics.

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