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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Identifies Payment Experience as the Next Competitive Battleground in E-Commerce

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:07:26 EDT

As digital wallets, artificial intelligence, and mobile-first shopping reshape global commerce, entrepreneur and e-commerce strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is calling on online retailers to make payment experience a central component of their growth strategies. - - Digital wallets accounted for 56% of global e-commerce spending in 2025, according to the Worldpay Global Payments Report 2026. The figure confirms a decisive change in consumer behavior: shoppers increasingly expect paym...

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Na�ve Raises $28.5M Series A to Build Autonomous Company Infrastructure

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:14:35 EDT

Na�ve, a Palo Alto-based AI lab building the infrastructure AI agents need to run entire businesses, today announced a $28.5 million Series A led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Y Combinator, Zetta, Liquid 2, and angel investors including Gokul Rajaram, Tim Zheng (Apollo), JD Sherman (former HubSpot), Gert Lanckriet (Amazon), Robert Chatwani (Docusign), and Zachary Sims (Codecademy). Na�ve was founded by Sean Dorje and Dennis Zax, 20-year-old Berkeley dropouts who have...

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Honda Introduces New Amazon Storefront in U.S. for Power Equipment Products

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:52:08 EDT

- - • American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced the launch of its new Amazon storefront for Power Equipment products, making it easier for consumers in the U.S. to explore and shop Honda Power Equipment products online. - - - - - • The storefront serves as a centralized destination for consumers to learn about Honda offerings, with a curated lineup available. - - - - - • Orders are fulfilled through the Honda Power Equipment authorized dealer network, delivering the same trusted suppor...

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Driven Tech Named To No. 11 Spot On CRN's Fast Growth 150 List For 2026

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Driven Tech Inc., DBA Driven Technologies, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has recognized Driven on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list in the No. 11 spot. - - This list highlights the top-performing and fastest-growing technology solution providers, including integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and IT consultants in North America. Over the past two years, solution providers on the Fast Growth 150 have achieved remarkable sales growth, pro...

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Emergent Index 2026: The Age of Custom Software

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 12:59:13 EDT

A third of small business owners have built their own software to solve operational challenges that no existing off-the-shelf solution has been designed to address. - - That is the central finding of Emergent's Age of Custom Software Index 2026, published this week by the AI software platform Emergent and based on 300 structured interviews with operators alongside a sample of more than 50,000 live, deployed applications built on the vibecoding platform. - - The reason the software never arr...

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eBay Completes Acquisition of Depop

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 12:05:09 EDT

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Depop, a leading consumer-to-consumer (C2C) fashion marketplace with a highly-engaged Gen Z and Millennial customer base. - - The acquisition builds on eBay's continued momentum in fashion, a more than $10 billion annual GMV category for the company. With millions of users buying and selling fashion items, Depop has built one of...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says Modern Leadership Must Evolve as Companies Face AI, Disengagement, and Faster Market Change

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:39:30 EDT

As organizations navigate artificial intelligence, workforce transformation, and rising pressure to move faster, business strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is emphasizing that leadership has become one of the most critical drivers of business resilience and long-term performance. - - Leadership is no longer defined only by hierarchy, authority, or operational control. Today's leaders are expected to build trust, guide teams through uncertainty, make faster decisions, and create cultur...

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Shiji's Daylight PMS Selected by Kempinski Hotels to Elevate Luxury Guest Experiences

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:26:52 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced that Kempinski Hotels has selected Daylight PMS to support its luxury hospitality operations across a growing number of properties. Since 2025, Shiji's next-generation Property Management System has been deployed across Kempinski hotels in over 4,400 rooms, helping the group enhance guest experiences, streamline operations, and support its long-term digital transformation strategy. - - As one of the world's most prestigious l...

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Driven Tech Joins Anthropic's Cyber Verification Program to Advance the Future of AI-Powered Cyber Defense

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:40 EDT

Driven Tech, Inc., a Security and AI-first technology integrator and managed services provider, today announced it has been selected to join Anthropic's Cyber Verification Program (CVP), a global initiative that provides trusted cybersecurity organizations with access to Claude's advanced AI capabilities for legitimate defensive security operations, including vulnerability research, adversarial simulation, and threat modeling. - - As frontier AI rapidly reshapes the cybersecurity landscape...

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Agoda Data Reveals Indian Travelers Are Expanding Their International Beach Bucket List

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:24:54 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda has released new insights highlighting the international beach destinations gaining interest from Indian travelers this July and August. While perennial favorites continue to feature prominently, accommodation search trends highlight growing interest in a wider mix of coastal and island destinations across South and Southeast Asia as well as Europe. - - Travelers are looking to explore destinations that offer immersive cultural experiences and different types o...

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FARFETCH Unveils Pre-Fall Campaign: Mastering Transeasonal Style

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:47:34 EDT

FARFETCH, the leading global platform for luxury, unveils its exclusive Pre-Fall campaign, shot in Margate, in southeastern England. - - Photographed by Alessandro Furchino Capria, the campaign juxtaposes FARFETCH's high-impact luxury offering with the quiet of 1960s suburban architecture and coastal landscapes. Grounding this season's key trends in an authentic setting, the selection is a definitive guide to transeasonal style, effortlessly balancing relaxed summer elegance with structured...

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The Business School no one is talking about: New Depop research finds resale builds skills employers want

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:13:36 EDT

Before landing their first graduate role, many young Americans are already gaining practical business experience through online resale. They're pricing products, negotiating with customers, creating marketing campaigns, managing inventory, building brands and growing audiences, all while earning money through selling online. - - New research from Depop, suggests that online resale is emerging as an unexpected source of career ready skills. Among surveyed hiring managers, 65%� selected runn...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says iGaming Operations Are Entering a New Era of Compliance, Data Intelligence, and Responsible Growth

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:54:17 EDT

As the global iGaming sector continues to expand, business strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is emphasizing that operational excellence, regulatory discipline, and responsible gaming safeguards are becoming central to the industry's next phase of growth. - - The online gambling market was valued at approximately $88 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to more than $202 billion by 2033, reflecting the continued shift toward digital platforms, mobile access, and data-driven user ex...

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TrusTrace strengthens supply chain traceability with FYUL partnership

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:08:43 EDT

Circularity investee TrusTrace, the global leader in supply chain traceability and compliance, has announced a strategic partnership with FYUL, the on-demand merchandise platform representing Printify, Printful and Snow Commerce, to build supply chain visibility and compliance infrastructure across its global manufacturing network. - - FYUL powers on-demand merchandise for some of the world's most recognised brands, including MTV, NBC, Comedy Central, SpongeBob SquarePants, Coca-Cola and Du...

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La Caisse and GO.FARM launch AUD 330 million platform to invest in Australian permanent crops

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:33:21 EDT

Global investment group La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) and Australian agricultural investment manager GO.FARM announced a new strategic partnership to invest in high-value permanent horticulture in Australia. - - Under the partnership, La Caisse will commit AUD 300 million in equity through a platform managed by GO.FARM, alongside an additional AUD 30 million commitment from its partner, for an initial total equity commitment of AUD 330 million. La Caisse will also become a minority shareholder...

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eDreams ODIGEO accelerates shareholder value accretion with future capital reductions of up to 12 million shares

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:24:04 EDT

- - • Strong shareholder approval at AGM grants the Board of Directors continued powers to reduce up to 10.38% of the Company's current share capital to further optimise the capital structure. - • Building on the previous 11.98 million share reduction, the new capital reduction delegations bring total expected redemptions to close to 24 million shares over two years, structurally driving earnings per share growth. - • Ongoing execution of the €100 million share buyback programme to cont...

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Shiji Infrasys POS Powers Dining Excellence at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:04:40 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, spotlights its cloud-based point-of-sale solution, Infrasys POS, at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, where refined dining, heritage, and modern innovation converge to deliver exceptional guest experiences. - - Located in the heart of Singapore's civic district, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is home to a curated portfolio of distinguished restaurants and bars, each defined by meticulous service, culinary excellence, and cont...

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Shop smarter, holiday sooner: Velocity Frequent Flyer opens new online store

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:59:09 EDT

- - • Velocity Frequent Flyer has today launched a new online store that brings together the best of its previous Rewards Store and e-Store in one simplified place. - - • Named the Velocity Store, members can now shop, earn and redeem Velocity Points seamlessly on more than 300 brands and thousands of products with participating retailers*. - - • Members have access to more flexible payment options, including using Points, cash, or a combination of both on purchases. - - • To celebrate the...

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Paws Across Asia: Agoda Reveals Six Under-the-Radar Destinations for Pet-Friendly Travel

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:05:01 EDT

Travel with a furry companion in tow is no longer a niche pursuit, but a rapidly-growing trend reshaping how people explore Asia. Fuelled by remote and flexible work, a redefinition of family that now firmly includes pets, and new animal-centric accommodations, caf�s, and attractions, “pawrents” are increasingly refusing to leave their companions behind. To help travellers plan their next adventure, Agoda has rounded up six of Asia's most pet-friendly, yet wonderfully uncrowded, destinatio...

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Zara Larsson Brings Her Signature Style to Depop's New Global Campaign

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:26:46 EDT

GRAMMY ® nominated and global pop star Zara Larsson is bringing her summer energy and unmistakable sense of style to Depop. Launching today, the global resale marketplace unveils its newest campaign starring the multi-platinum artist in a playful four-part content series directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dave Meyers. Together, Depop and Larsson invite audiences into a world where personal style, creativity and secondhand fashion come together effortlessly. - - Built around the idea that life...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Says Fintech Is Entering a New Phase Defined by Trust, Scale, and Financial Inclusion

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:30:20 EDT

As financial technology continues to reshape how consumers, businesses, and institutions move, save, borrow, and manage money, business strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is highlighting fintech's next major challenge: scaling innovation responsibly while maintaining trust, regulatory maturity, and customer value. - - The global fintech sector has moved beyond its early disruption phase and is now becoming a structural part of the financial services ecosystem. In 2025, the global finte...

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Shiji releases Q2 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark: Global satisfaction continues to rise as hotels respond faster and engage guests more effectively

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:33:41 EDT

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has announced the release of its Q2 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark, revealing continued progress in global guest satisfaction alongside meaningful improvements in review response performance and guest engagement. Drawing on millions of guest reviews and survey interactions from hotels worldwide, the report highlights how hospitality operators are successfully balancing growing guest expectations with ongoing operational challenges. - - ...

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BT brings dedicated 5G+ connectivity to Royal Welsh Show to power payments, livestreaming and customer experiences

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:51:57 EDT

BT and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society are using 5G+ network slicing at this year's Royal Welsh Show to help power mission-critical services, support local businesses and enable real-time content sharing at one of the UK's largest agricultural events. - - From helping Welsh food and drink businesses process payments during peak trading periods to enabling reliable livestreaming and real-time content sharing, the technology demonstrates how 5G+ can support enhanced experiences for both...

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Agoda Unveils Taiwan H1 Travel Insights: Bangkok Exits Top Five; Philippines Leads Inbound Travel Interest Growth

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:18:00 EDT

Digital travel platform Agoda has released the latest insights on travel trends in Taiwan for the first half of 2026, revealing notable shifts in both outbound and inbound travel patterns, based on accommodation searches made between January and June 2026 compared to 2025. While popular destinations in Japan and South Korea continue to see strong travel interest, long-standing favorite Bangkok has unexpectedly dropped out of the top five, as emerging destinations like Miyako Island and eve...

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Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho Highlights Business Agility as a Strategic Imperative for Companies Navigating AI, Market Volatility, and Rapid Change

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:05:26 EDT

As companies face rising pressure from artificial intelligence, shifting customer expectations, and ongoing economic uncertainty, business agility is becoming a defining factor in long-term competitiveness. Business strategist Jose Daniel Duarte Camacho is emphasizing the need for organizations to move beyond traditional planning cycles and adopt more adaptive operating models that allow them to respond faster, make better decisions, and sustain growth under changing market conditions. - ...

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Howard Swig Promoted to President of Bring a Trailer

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:37:32 EDT

Howard Swig has been promoted to President of Bring a Trailer, Co-Founder Randy Nonnenberg announced. Nonnenberg will become Executive Chairman and continue to help shape the company's strategy, product and future growth. - - Swig joined Bring a Trailer in 2014 as Head of Auctions. He has overseen the company's auction operations through a period of significant growth, helping shape the marketplace experience for buyers and sellers while preserving the standards and authenticity that define...

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