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Nike just bought a virtual shoe company that makes NFTs and sneakers ‘for the metaverse’

The Verge

The apparel giant just announced the acquisition of RTFKT Studios , which it calls “a leading brand that leverages cutting edge innovation to deliver next generation collectibles that merge culture and gaming.”. million at the time.

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Takedown notices are threatening online thrift shops — just as business is exploding

The Verge

Small businesses say their livelihoods are threatened even when they aren’t running afoul of copyright and trademark claims In January 2020, Jade Myers, a successful seller of secondhand clothes on Poshmark, came across a trove of designer swimwear and apparel at a thrift store that she knew would be a hit with her shoppers.

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Data mining for B2B churn and loyalty management in India and South Asia

TM Forum

Whereas postpaid customers may be characterized by their affordability, high propensity to call ‘on-net’, i.e., to their family or friends from within their network of provider, a rich residential location, etc. Net Promoter Score. Preparing meaningful clusters is like preparing derived attributes.

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