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Walgreens Moves Into Financial Services With Credit Card Launch

Retail TouchPoints

In partnership with Synchrony and Mastercard , Walgreens is expanding its financial services offerings. By the second half of 2021, Walgreens will launch credit cards, issued by Synchrony, as well as a prepaid debit card, both of which will be powered by the Mastercard network.

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How Privacy Issues in Mobile Apps Impact Retailers

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The popular Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons recently experienced negative publicity after multiple government agencies shed light on the company’s mobile app privacy policies and data collection methods. Mobile apps have evolved into a critical business asset, generating billions of dollars in revenue.

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Exploring Retail Revolution: The Correlation Between Technological Advancements In Financial Services And Online Retail Success

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By Carter Hunt, Western Union Technological advancements in the financial services industry are evolving through complex tools like AI-powered analytics and voice-activated capabilities, offering added levels of insight and convenience. Customers also are becoming more comfortable with digital financial services.

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N26 vs Monzo (Feb 2021): Which Mobile Bank Is Better?

Ecommerce Platforms

While old-school banks still have their place, some reports predict that mobile-only banks are set to overtake visits to high street banks in just a few years. Customers can make contactless mobile payments with Google and Apple Pay. Here are a few examples of the extras on offer: Mobile phone insurance. Travel insurance.

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Target, Columbia Sportswear Join VP Harris’ Effort to Address Root Causes of Central American Migration

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Launched by Harris in May 2021, the Partnership for Central America is an independent organization that aims to address the root causes of migration by creating economic opportunity in the region. With these new commitments, the initiative has now gathered investment commitments surpassing $4.2

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [August 2021]

ROI Revolution

Updated August 5, 2021. As the most efficient, scalable way to buy digital ads, programmatic should be a strategy every marketer considers in 2021. Citibank saw spending on cards increase 40% in Q2 2021. Contactless payments grew 37% YoY in Q2 2021 to account for 45% of global in-person transactions. increase over 2019.

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Industry Deep Dive: CPG + Online Grocery Trends + Stats for 2021

ROI Revolution

Published January 29, 2021. In this article, we’ll dive into the latest stats and trends around CPG and online grocery, how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted this industry, and tips and strategies for CPG and online grocery brands in 2021. CPG Trends + Stats for 2021. billion in 2021. Claim your copy! That’s a $30.86