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Tiptoe Into Crypto For JPMorgan

Tiptoe Into Crypto For JPMorgan
Tiptoe Into Crypto For JPMorgan
May 18, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

JPMorgan, it seems, is underway with inching into cryptocurrencies. Among the first shots across the bow of making things official? Creating an official position. Get...

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The Rapid Evolution Of ‘Getting The Job Done’
The Rapid Evolution Of ‘Getting The Job Done’
May 18, 2018  |  Today In Data

The world of work — in the U.S. and elsewhere — is radically and rapidly changing shape. The era of the employee is giving way...

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Target Rolls Out Augmented Reality For Beauty Products
Target Rolls Out Augmented Reality For Beauty Products
May 18, 2018  |  Retail

Target is taking on the beauty market, bringing in augmented reality (AR) to develop its Target Beauty Studio. The retailer has also announced it will...

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Lidl Names New US CEO
Lidl Names New US CEO
May 18, 2018  |  Retail

New leadership is coming to fast-growing discount grocery chain Lidl, with the firm officially announcing Johannes Fieber as the president and CEO of its American arm,...

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Warby Rival Eyebobs Sets Up Shop In The Real World
Warby Rival Eyebobs Sets Up Shop In The Real World
May 18, 2018  |  Retail

Warby Parker rival Eyebobs has said it will soon be opening two brick-and-mortar locations later this summer: one in the Mall of America and one in...

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Direct-To-Consumer Mattress Brands Go Cross-Channel
Direct-To-Consumer Mattress Brands Go Cross-Channel
May 18, 2018  |  Retail

There is no shortage of direct-to-consumer mattress brands as mattress sales move from brick-and-mortar retail to eCommerce. One brand, though, saw a market opportunity as...

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Overstock Unveils 17 Private Label Brands
Overstock Unveils 17 Private Label Brands
May 18, 2018  |  Retail

Overstock has unveiled 17 exclusive private label furniture brands, featuring more than 16,000 furniture and home décor products. The company says  the new brands will...

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Nordstrom Beats Q1 Estimates Amid Focus On Digital
Nordstrom Beats Q1 Estimates Amid Focus On Digital
May 18, 2018  |  Retail

As Nordstrom ramps up its digital efforts, the department store retailer reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company reported earnings per share of 51 cents and...

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FIS And The MiLB Play Ball For Their Second Year
FIS And The MiLB Play Ball For Their Second Year
May 18, 2018  |  Merchant Innovation

Warm weather means a variety of things in the U.S. – beach trips, outdoor cooking, waterparks and, of course, baseball. In 30 major league parks...

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