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Online Wholesaler Boxed Looks For Buyers

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online wholesale retailer sometimes called “Costco for millennials,” is seeking a buyer, Reuters reported. Boxed, formed in 2013, has raised $240 million from investors, including American Express and GGV Capital. Boxed , the U.S. Boxed, based in New York, offers sales of fresh groceries, office supplies and more.

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What’s Under The Millennial Christmas Tree This Year?

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“Sneakers, of course, are always popular,” and that popularity looks likely to hold well after the 2019 holiday shopping season — thanks to the preferences of younger shoppers, including millennials and Generation Z. Spin Master Entertainment’s Paw Patrol animated series, which launched in 2013, is still a hit as well. That’s not all.

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Digital Banking, With Millennial, Mobile – And Governmental – Tailwinds

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As many as 72 percent of bridge millennials say mobile apps are important for accessing bank accounts. One of the first neobanks in the region, Nubank , traces its genesis back to 2013, having raised hundreds of millions of dollars to expand across several financing rounds. The age of personalized service is upon us.

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Millennials Vs. Baby Boomers: When Does The ‘Cashless Society’ Begin?

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More than one out of four millennials carry less than $5 cash with them. And according to another study, nearly 20 percent of millennials have not used cash in two months. With a fifth of millennials already rarely using cash, it is clear that this is happening relatively rapidly,” said Kalle Marsal, CMO of Mitek.

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Thought starter: Top challenges accountants face and actionable ideas to solve them

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Not being prepared for the change in the workforce may set back some firms, “but by the same token, that presents opportunities for those individuals in that X, Y or Millennial category,” Thomas says. Also related to the human capital challenge and a generational shift, the CEO comments is fostering students to take the CPA exam.

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Robinhood Faces Another Service Interruption Due To Technical Issue

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The financial technology company is regarded for helping to make trading in vogue with millennials, Reuters reported. “We The company noted in a separate tweet that its systems had been completely brought back online and its web platforms were working. We were able to resolve this at 9:39 AM PST,” Robinhood said in a tweet.

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Shifting The Used Car Market Into Overdrive

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Shift has been in the used car business since December 2013, born out of a series of frustrating experiences the founders had with car buying. Via online and mobile it has introduced artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology in pricing cars as well as qualifying for financing. How It Works. All DMV paperwork is handled by Shift.

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