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As Hybrid Work Impacts Urban Retail, London Looks to Offer Rent-Free Shops
As Hybrid Work Impacts Urban Retail, London Looks to Offer Rent-Free Shops
July 31, 2023  |  Retail

During the pandemic, many fled the city to live the suburban life. Today, urban commercial real estate companies are struggling to fill their spaces with...

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Coinbase CEO: SEC’s Request Would Have Meant End of Crypto
Coinbase CEO: SEC’s Request Would Have Meant End of Crypto
July 31, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a request from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would have put a stop to all trading on the cryptocurrency platform except for...

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Report: Malls Trapped in ‘Awful Cycle’ as Values Plummet
Report: Malls Trapped in ‘Awful Cycle’ as Values Plummet
July 31, 2023  |  Retail

Seven years after their valuations peaked, America’s malls are on the ropes. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (July 31), the country’s older and lower-end...

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Walmart Pays $1.4 Billion For Tiger Global’s Flipkart Stake
Walmart Pays $1.4 Billion For Tiger Global’s Flipkart Stake
July 31, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart has reportedly paid $1.4 billion for a larger stake in Indian eCommerce firm Flipkart. The retailer made that purchase in recent days from investment...

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What’s in a Name? Overstock CEO’s $21.5M Bet on the Power of an Iconic Brand to Grow Sales
What’s in a Name? Overstock CEO’s $21.5M Bet on the Power of an Iconic Brand...
July 31, 2023  |  Retail

In March 2023, Arthur Stark, the former president of Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), discussed the company’s revival of its coupon strategy called the “big blue” approach....

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Home Is Where the Financial Stability Is — or Isn’t
Home Is Where the Financial Stability Is — or Isn’t
July 31, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Rising prices for everything from food to housing continue negatively affecting United States households’ financial well-being. Even as consumers continue to adjust spending to make...

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The Most Satisfied Shoppers Are Found in the UAE — How Other Countries Can Catch Up
The Most Satisfied Shoppers Are Found in the UAE — How Other Countries Can Catch...
July 31, 2023  |  eCommerce

Consumers worldwide are increasingly using digital features to enhance their shopping journeys, but few markets have adopted digital as quickly as the United Arab Emirates....

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Unlocking the Virtual Prepaid Card Opportunity
Unlocking the Virtual Prepaid Card Opportunity
July 31, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Money today is different than it was five years ago. It’s more nimble, secure, online and democratized. That’s why PYMNTS sat down with Chris Winter, managing...

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Generative AI Streamlines B2B eCommerce by Clearing Back-End Bottlenecks 
Generative AI Streamlines B2B eCommerce by Clearing Back-End Bottlenecks 
July 31, 2023  |  Commercial Payments

Personalization will always win vis-à-vis a one-size-fits-all approach. And that is increasingly true, even across commercial and B2B engagements.  But an effective program that leverages...

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