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Re:Vice Ventures is investing in taboo industries that other... by Scoundreller on Thursday November 14, 2019 @03:17PM (#21538969)
I wonder if Walmart pays a higher commission on that portion of their business.
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Re:Vice Ventures is investing in taboo industries that other... by flyingfences on Thursday November 14, 2019 @03:37PM (#21539138)
No, they're a "reputable business", i.e. large enough and well-enough established that they can't be bullied into submission.
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Re:Vice Ventures is investing in taboo industries that other... by m-p-3 on Thursday November 14, 2019 @03:55PM (#21539290)
Yeah, Visa tried to keep their fee high, and I believe Wal-Mart won that fight in Canada (although they won't specifically say).

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/visa-walmart-1.3923039

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