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Credit Card Expert: How Retailers Can Capitalize On Co-Branded Credit Cards Odysseas Papadimitriou, founder of  WalletHub , discusses the value of a well-crafted retail credit card program If you don’t have a store credit card, you’re leaving money on the table. That applies to both retailers and consumers these days, as store-specific plastic has become a driver of loyalty and targeted discounts in an increasingly competitive retail environment. For consumers, the benefit is obvious. The best store credit cards offer 10%+ off your first purchase and/or 5% “cash” back on all purchases moving forward. Who wouldn’t want to accrue such savings at one of their favorite stores? The perks might not be as clear-cut from the retailer’s perspective, with tight margins perhaps clouding the vision of many chains. But you need only consider the following to understand the value of a well-crafted retail credit card program: Customers visit a store nearly twice as often and...

Tyler Thornburg, Boston Red Sox RHP, ramps up intensity; Pablo Sandoval hasn't begun baseball activities BY  CHRISTOPHER SMITH BOSTON -- Red Sox reliever Tyler Thornburg (right shoulder impingement) said earlier this week that he's still feeling some discomfort  but "it's not pain-oriented."  It's more the discomfort felt from trying to build arm strength.  The Red Sox acquired Thornburg during the offseason from the Brewers to be their setup man. He initiated a throwing program 17 days ago (April 12) but he has yet to throw off a mound. He has thrown long toss at 120 feet. He needs to throw long toss at 150 feet before he throws his first bullpen session.  He has started to ramp up the intensity at 120 feet though.  "The intensity in which he has thrown out to 120 feet has picked up quite a bit in the last couple of days," Red Sox manager John Farrell said here at Fenway Park on Saturday. "So while this has bee...

Latest Skype UWP Insider app update brings improvements to screen sharing, more Microsoft’s Skype UWP app finally  dropped its “Preview” tag earlier this month , but the app is still not as full-featured as the legacy desktop app. Fortunately, Microsoft is releasing frequent updates and the latest version 11.15.570.0 which is now rolling out to Fast Ring Insiders bring some useful new features. First of all, the app now lets you share your PC’s audio when you share your desktop screen with your contacts, which is a nice addition. Additionally, you can now open images right within the Skype UWP app (the app previously used the Windows 10 Photos app to do this). Lastly, sharing your feedback about the app is now easier than ever thanks to the new Feedback button in the left navigation bar. Here is the full changelog: Share your PC’s audio when you share your desktop. Watch videos and listen to music together! See your images withoug having to leave the app. Tap ...