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Alibaba Lays out Financial and Business Targets at Two Day Investor Confab
June 09, 2017

Amid a soaring stock price that reached an all-time of nearly $143, Alibaba management laid out revenue growth targets and business plans over a two-day investor gathering this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Vibes And Getting Brands’ App Act Together
June 09, 2017

In the early days of the Internet, brands and businesses knew they wanted to get online, but they just weren’t quite sure why, or how best to do it. Which meant that in the early days, when most of us were switching from dial-up to...

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LiveRamp Unveils Omnichannel Marketing Tool
June 08, 2017

Targeting the right customer at the right time is the key strategy for those in the retail advertising and marketing sectors. With today’s advanced technology, that capability is more streamlined than in the past. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Indonesia In Billionaire Investor Tim Draper’s Crosshairs
June 08, 2017

Where might investment riches lie in Asia? One billionaire investor, Tim Draper, sees promise in Indonesia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Luxury Hotel Four Seasons Keeps One Eye Open On Airbnb Competition
June 08, 2017

Airbnb has been taking its toll on the hotel and hospitality industries over the past few years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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eCommerce Shipping, Logistics Provider ShipStation Launches Support Program
June 08, 2017

eCommerce has had a significant impact on the retail industry. From the way payments are processed to the demand at the supply chain centers to expedite shipping and logistics, online shopping is certainly making its impact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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PR Startup Upbeat Gets $1.5-Million in Funding
June 08, 2017

The relationship between journalists and public relations professionals has seen its ups and downs over the years. PR professionals do their best to present clients as thought leaders (and perhaps slide in a product announcement or two), and reporters are hard at work finding new...

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Delivery, Casual Dining And Consumer Confidence Will Shape Future of Restaurants
June 08, 2017

In an age of third-party food delivery services, economic uncertainty and casual dining, it is unclear who will win the restaurant race. Will the efficiency and convenience of delivery put it at the forefront, or will customers continue to put more stock in personal contact...

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Fast Casual Saladworks Gets Fresh With New Locations And Restaurant Tech
June 08, 2017

Franchising veteran Paul Tripodes has loved fast casual eatery Saladworks since the very first time he ate there, and now he’s the company’s vice president of franchise sales. The 30-year-old QSR brand has plans for aggressive growth in 2017, and Tripodes will spearhead the effort. Get...