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Abacus Counts On Move To Real-Time T&E
December 15, 2015

Far flung employees traveling hither and yon should no longer wait weeks to be reimbursed for expenses – and companies should not find out about errors after the fact. Here’s why real time expense management’s time has come, according to the co-founder of Abacus.

Amazon
2015 — The Year Amazon Won Delivery
December 14, 2015

While consumers are more than happy to play around with the latest and greatest gadgets startups can dream up, if there’s one thing 2015 has shown the retail world, it’s that many shoppers are happy to buy everyday items as long as they get there...

Consumer Insights
Are Beacons Approaching The Breaking Point?
December 14, 2015

It’s rarely the first adopters that get credit when a new technology or service hits it big but rather the startups and entrepreneurs at the helm of the movement when it hits critical mass that become the face of the future. That can be disheartening...

Apple Takes A Bite Out Of Luxury Retail
December 14, 2015

With its position in tech retail firmly ensconced, is Apple looking to give the likes of luxury brands like Tiffany and Coach a run for their money? Recent moves of new retail VP Angela Ahrendts seem to indicate just that.

B2B Payments
Corporate Spend Control On A Macro — And Micro — Level
December 14, 2015

Source-to-pay service provider Zycus secured a major client earlier this month: AmeriGas. In an announcement, Zycus revealed that it would be providing its Spend Analysis solution to the oil giant, aggregating its data from ERP systems, p-cards and other spending portals into a single view....

B2B Payments
An Alt-Lending Record, Corporate Treasury Paper-Pushing And The Value of Predictive Analytics
December 14, 2015

Crunching numbers isn’t exactly “fun” for everyone. But after the tedious tallying and the monotonous math, data can uncover previously unreachable information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Bringing Visibility To Treasury Management
December 14, 2015

A firm’s liquidity and risk are as strong only as its ability to manage its cash and other holdings in real time. Here’s why treasury management systems are becoming important to companies of all sizes, according to Reval.

Holiday Travel In Two Directions
December 11, 2015

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” (or any holiday from Thanksgiving through New Year’s) doesn’t mean what it once did. In many cases, consumers will be heading anywhere but home during the holidays -- seeking luxury getaways -- while others will follow the more traditional route...

Consumer Insights
Window Decorating Tips From Ghosts Of Retail Past
December 11, 2015

What’s the value of a retro car? Unless you’re a skilled mechanic with an in-depth knowledge on the evolution of engine design, odds are the sight of a sleek and old-fashioned vehicle wheeling around the streets is enough to put a smile on the average...