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FTC Moves To Halt Edgewell-Harry’s Deal To Protect Competition

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The government body contends that the shaving industry needs startups such as Harry’s to check firms such as Edgewell as well as Procter & Gamble, CNBC reported. “By Harry’s had approximately half of its sales in retailers such as Walmart and Target by the time that Harry’s made known its sale to Edgewell.

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Ohio Lottery Makes A New Bet on Mobile

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Not only do gift cards stand as the most popular holiday present, according to the National Retail Federation and other sources, but a Blackhawk Network survey found that “44 percent of consumers surveyed are interested in receiving a gift card to play the lottery, while 43 percent would be interested in giving a lottery gift card.”.

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Mega Millions Winning Ticket Could Come Via Payment Card Tonight

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State rules vary, of course, and some states let retailers decide what payment methods to accept. Take Connecticut, for example,” reads an article from Heavy.com. However, retailers are given discretion, and some can ban debit cards if they prefer.”.

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