Did Amazon Block Whole Foods From Seeking Other Bidders?
Did Amazon Block Whole Foods From Seeking Other Bidders?
July 10, 2017  |  Amazon Acquisitions

You can dance, but only with us. So said Amazon, in effect, to Whole Foods upon making its bid for that company last month. In...

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Americans Want Paper Checks To Die (#KillTheCheck)
Americans Want Paper Checks To Die (#KillTheCheck)
July 10, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Cash is garnering less interest among American consumers, who are excited about mobile payments. That’s according to a new survey from Viewpost, which polled 1,000...

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Sam’s Club Is Testing Delivery For Business Customers
Sam’s Club Is Testing Delivery For Business Customers
July 10, 2017  |  Retail

Warehouse retailer Sam’s Club is testing a delivery service for its business customers in Dallas, Texas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Visa Looks To Bring QR Code Payments To Taiwan
Visa Looks To Bring QR Code Payments To Taiwan
July 10, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay all debuted in Taiwan this spring, but Visa still thinks there’s untapped opportunity in this seemingly saturated market:...

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Amazon Prime Now Deals Added To Prime Day
Amazon Prime Now Deals Added To Prime Day
July 10, 2017  |  Amazon Commerce

In case Amazon Prime Day 2017 savings weren’t enough, there’s even more good news: The eCommerce giant is now offering two-hour Prime Now delivery to...

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Job Growth Remains Strong In U.S.
Job Growth Remains Strong In U.S.
July 10, 2017  |  Market Conditions

In the U.S., job growth continues as the Wall Street Journal notes a nine-year economic expansion. But a paradox continues: jobs are being created even...

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NEW REPORT: Travel Insurance Gets Upgrade With Faster Claims
NEW REPORT: Travel Insurance Gets Upgrade With Faster Claims
July 10, 2017  |  Disbursements

Is it time to retire the phrase “the check’s in the mail”? The availability of new payment and disbursement solutions is showing promise in clearing...

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Visa’s Long-Term View On Klarna
Visa’s Long-Term View On Klarna
July 10, 2017  |  VISA

Visa just took an equity stake in Klarna, strategic intent as a motivator. Here’s what lies behind the nascent partnership, looking toward Europe, digital payments and...

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Corporate Travel’s $1.25T Rewards Opportunity
Corporate Travel’s $1.25T Rewards Opportunity
July 10, 2017  |  CEO Series

Companies spend $1.25T, yes trillion, annually on business travel. So it’s no wonder they want to find ways to steer employees to spend less on...

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