Retail News Asia

Google | June 29, 2020

Last week was International Small Business Week. Many dealerships would be considered small businesses under the Small Business Association’s definition in retail trade – up to 100 employees and $7.5 million in average annual receipts. Whether an auto dealership or any other retail bricks-and-mortar location, physical sales have been more difficult since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. A dealership’s digital presence is more important for that reason. Google for Small Bus...

CNBC | March 27, 2020

Google is offering $340 million in ad credits to small and midsize businesses with active Google ad accounts as part of an $800 million coronavirus response package, the company announced Friday. “As the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen around the world, it’s taking a devastating toll on lives and communities,” said Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a blog post Friday. “To help address some of these challenges, today we’re announcing a new $800+ milli...

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VOXOX | September 15, 2021

VOXOX, a 5G-enabled AI cloud communications company, today announced its partnership with EXIS Telecom in Mexico to bring forth EXIS Niufon, their newly launched MVNO with comprehensive value-added solutions provided by Valor Agregado Digital, S. A. de C.V. (VADSA). The partnership with VOXOX enables EXIS to offer small and medium-size businesses access to big business communication solutions that were previously reserved for large corporations. These features will include business phone ...

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Slice | April 04, 2022

Slice Labs Inc. (Slice), a technology company with the first on-demand insurance platform, announced the addition of remodeling contractors to the covered classes under the AERO Insurance brand. Agents can now quote, bind and issue for 70 different classes in 42 states + D.C. In the fall of 2021, Slice and Appalachian Underwriters partnered on the development and distribution of Contractors General Liability Insurance via the new brand AERO Insurance. Data from the first quarter o...