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Chick-fil-A Opens First Drive-Thru-Only Location as Fast-Food Eateries Shrink
Chick-fil-A Opens First Drive-Thru-Only Location as Fast-Food Eateries Shrink
July 24, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As quick-service restaurants (QSRs) look to meet consumers’ growing demand for quick, convenient off-premises options, many are saving on real estate by shrinking on-site seating...

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YouTube Presents Contextual Commerce Opportunity for Food Brands 
YouTube Presents Contextual Commerce Opportunity for Food Brands 
July 24, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Among consumers who make purchases from social media, PYMNTS research shows, food and beverage shoppers disproportionately turn to YouTube to find inspiration and products. By...

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Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Level in a Month
Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Level in a Month
July 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in over a month Monday (July 24). The price of bitcoin fell sharply and suddenly at the start of...

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PayPal Announces Return of Venmo Small Business Grant Program
PayPal Announces Return of Venmo Small Business Grant Program
July 24, 2023  |  SMBs

PayPal Holdings has announced the return of the Venmo Small Business Grant. This second iteration of the grant program will provide 20 small businesses with financial grants...

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Grocery Shrinkflation Adds to Shopper Frustration
Grocery Shrinkflation Adds to Shopper Frustration
July 24, 2023  |  Economy

As food prices rise, many consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands seem to be reducing the amount of product per package, and consumers are taking note. In...

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Lyft Considers Partnerships and Other Options for Bikesharing Business
Lyft Considers Partnerships and Other Options for Bikesharing Business
July 24, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Lyft is considering partnerships and other options for its bike and scooter business. The company has received “strong inbound interest” in the business, Lyft said in...

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NCR Planned Business Split Creates NCR Voyix and NCR Atleos
NCR Planned Business Split Creates NCR Voyix and NCR Atleos
July 24, 2023  |  Business

The two businesses created by the planned separation of NCR will retain “NCR” in their names. The digital commerce business will be called NCR Voyix, while the...

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Crypto Custody Race Continues Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Crypto Custody Race Continues Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
July 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Developments surrounding custody services in the digital asset market are continuing on Wall Street, even amid regulatory uncertainty. For example, Nasdaq last week announced the halting of...

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Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
July 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

If a technology service is free, you are the product — not the customer. As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman officially launches his cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin,...

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