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UN Calls for Support Before Afghani Banks Collapse
UN Calls for Support Before Afghani Banks Collapse
November 22, 2021  |  International

The United Nations wants to help prop up the banks of Afghanistan as there has been an increase in people who can’t pay back their...

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Walmart Calls Livestreamed Shopping Shows on Twitter ‘Future of Retail’
Walmart Calls Livestreamed Shopping Shows on Twitter ‘Future of Retail’
November 22, 2021  |  Social Commerce

In the spirit of living and learning, Walmart said Monday (Nov. 22) it is taking the knowledge gained from 15 livestreamed shopping events it hosted...

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Bitcoin Daily: Odell Beckham Jr. Will Take Salary in Bitcoin; Smaller Digital Coins Thrive Amid Big Coin Selloffs
Bitcoin Daily: Odell Beckham Jr. Will Take Salary in Bitcoin; Smaller Digital Coins Thrive Amid...
November 22, 2021  |  Bitcoin

U.S. football player Odell Beckham Jr. plans to accept his salary for the Los Angeles Rams in bitcoin, Bloomberg reported Monday (Nov. 22). Get the...

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Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
November 22, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Consumers crave the convenience of the connected economy, but they still want the security of knowing that their money is safe if they share their...

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23% Global eCommerce Spike Coming Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday
23% Global eCommerce Spike Coming Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday
November 22, 2021  |  Retail

Digital payment software platform ACI Worldwide expects a 23% global spike from 2020 in eCommerce between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, according to a press release,...

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Walmart Hosting Shoppable Livestream Nov. 28 on Twitter
Walmart Hosting Shoppable Livestream Nov. 28 on Twitter
November 22, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart will kick off Cyber Week by making history with the first shoppable livestream on Twitter, set for Sunday (Nov. 28) at 7 p.m. and...

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Today in Retail: Brands Bet Big on the Metaverse; Authentic Brands Tables IPO Plans
Today in Retail: Brands Bet Big on the Metaverse; Authentic Brands Tables IPO Plans
November 22, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Gucci, Nike and other big brands are betting that consumers will want their virtual personas to wear the same gear...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: McDonald’s Expands Mobile Payments Globally; Uber Eats Offers Cannabis
Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: McDonald’s Expands Mobile Payments Globally; Uber Eats Offers Cannabis
November 22, 2021  |  ResTech

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, McDonald’s adds mobile payment options in Singapore, and Uber Eats announced the addition of a cannabis seller to...

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Walmart’s First Drone Deliveries Take off in Arkansas
Walmart’s First Drone Deliveries Take off in Arkansas
November 22, 2021  |  Delivery

Walmart is taking to the skies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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