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Justice Department Accuses Walgreens of Dispensing ‘Millions’ of Illegal Opioid Prescriptions

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17, alleges that from approximately August 2012 through the present, Walgreens knowingly filled millions of prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, were not valid, and/or were not issued in the usual course of professional practice, according to a Justice Department press release.

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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

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They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services.

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Website Bugs are Costing you Customers: Here’s How to Stop Them

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Customers’ patience is thinning as automated processes advance. A 2012 Nielsen report suggests that testing with just five users can uncover most usability issues, but this only works if your user groups arent very distinct from each other. AI testing enhances the testing process.

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RFG settles unconscionable conduct case brought by ACCC

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ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said: “We are pleased that RFG has agreed to make payments to certain impacted franchisees. We initially took this action because we were concerned with the alleged conduct and the impact on a number of small business operators. Waiving historical debts.

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RFG settles unconscionable conduct case brought by ACCC

Inside Retail

ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said: “We are pleased that RFG has agreed to make payments to certain impacted franchisees. We initially took this action because we were concerned with the alleged conduct and the impact on a number of small business operators. Waiving historical debts.

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Generation Z: Between the Worlds of Digital and Analog

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born between 1997 and 2012, and they make up approximately 20% of the total U.S. Payments play a key role. To pay, the customer only needs to bring their smartphone close to the transmitter and a payment page is called up. Then the desired payment method can be selected. population. Shopping Must be Rapid and Streamlined.

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Zalora to optimise global payments with BridgerPay

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Southeast Asia’s leading online fashion and lifestyle retailer offers customers a world of payment options and a seamless shopping experience. Now, consumers who shop Zalora will have the ability to pay with any of their preferred local payment solutions at online checkout as part of a seamless shopping experience. About Zalora Group.