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Western Union Links Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs To Cross-Border Payments

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Western Union (WU) is bridging small businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico to cross-border payment services, the financial institution (FI) said on Monday (March 11). Business Solutions’ expansion in Puerto Rico via the TuChequera.com partnership could signal an end to any possible divestment efforts.

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Spanish Food Delivery Startup Glovo Shutters In Four Markets

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The countries exited include Turkey, Egypt, Uruguay and Puerto Rico, shrinking its audience to 22 markets with a focus on South America, Southwest Europe, Eastern Europe and Africa. Last year, Turkey was touted as one of the fastest-growing markets in Glovo’s repertoire. 21) announcement.

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Adult Sneakers Drive Shoe Carnival’s Record Q3 Sales

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Our disciplined focus on financial flexibility and the strength of our business model continue to fuel our market-leading performance notwithstanding the ongoing disruption caused by the global pandemic,” Sifford added. Currently operating in 35 states in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the shoe retailer is planning four new locations.

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Can Politicians Give The Global Sharing Economy A Boost?

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Puerto Rico is still trying to recover from 2017’s Hurricane Maria, and much of that effort involves getting more tourists to visit the island. According to CaribbeanBusiness.com , Puerto Rico Gov. And investors are still pouring capital into companies operating in the sector.

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NEN Widens USAT Partnership For Cashless Payments Growth

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Cashless payments firm USA Technologies (USAT) is expanding its partnership with amusement kiosk operator National Entertainment Network (NEN) to bring expanded cashless payment options to more vending machines and devices, the companies announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. and Puerto Rico.

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DOJ, State AGs Could Combine Google Investigations

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The probe is centered on whether Google’s monopoly of the online search world – and the ensuing advertising revenue it commands – represent an illegal form of market control. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico formally launched an investigation into Google. Thus far, U.S.

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Google Data Practices Under EU Antitrust Scrutiny

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Google was also ordered to modify its operations. In September, 50 attorneys general announced that they were launching an investigation into whether Google has abused its position in the online advertising market. The probe is being led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and involves 48 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

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