Obviously, there exist many different paths to purchase. But what can be forgotten in that consideration is that there are many different ages of people taking those paths -- and, as a recent SSI study bore out, any consumer’s generation is essential in defining what...
Analysts were watching Intuit a bit more closely than usual this week as the SME accounting service provider undergoes a few changes. The QuickBooks maker released its FQ1 2016 figures yesterday (Nov. 19). Did the company make the cut? Get the Full Story Complete the...
Has the start of the holiday season brought venture capitalists into the giving spirit? It seems like it, as VCs provided more than $127 million (the most we’ve seen in a while) to startups serving fellow businesses. The big winners this week? SMEs, as investors...
A study earlier this year by nexo and a host of others found that, when it comes to card payments in Europe, technology and unified platforms make all the difference.
Although innovation is about the “now,” the most effective ones are those that initiate long-term improvement. As part of PYMNTS’ Commanders In Chief Series, Guy Duncan, Chief Technology Officer at PayU, discusses the importance of innovation that isn’t just a “big bang,” but “fuel that...
There is an elephant in the room in 2015, which is that Christmas is coming and no one is feeling all that festive this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Meet Black Friday’s cousin that not as many people talk about: “Blackout Wednesday” -- the day before Thanksgiving, which is one of the biggest days for alcohol sales in the U.S. It presents liquor brands with a prime opportunity to reach the coveted millennial audience,...
There’s never a good time for major retailers to falter, but recent struggles of major players in the space, such as Nordstrom and Macy’s, could arguably not come at a worse time as we head into the heart of the holiday shopping season. Can these...
In high fashion, sometimes the less functional a piece of clothing or accessory is, the higher its aesthetic prestige on the runway. However, when consumers are walking on the street or commuting to work, apparel isn’t just expected to be minimally cumbersome, but functionally complementary...
