Some countries fear there will be an increase in the value of their local currencies stemming from the European Central Bank’s new monetary policies, which took effect June 11. Higher currency value could affect their foreign trade, they contend. Thus far, however, the long-term impact...
More hospitals and physicians practices are combining charges for various services into single bills as opposed to billing patients or insurers separately for the various aspects of their care. Though bundling has shown to reduce costs, many commercial insurers have been hesitant to support the...
Earlier this week, Amazon announced that it was going to begin managing subscription payments, which will allow the online marketplace provider’s active users with stored credit cards on its site to pay for phone, digital music and other monthly subscriptions. But what exactly does this...
Adapt or die. It’s a simple enough phrase, usually associated with evolution of living organisms. However, it’s a mantra that is becoming more of a reality for organizations in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry.
A new service from Royal Solutions Group backed by Chase Paymentech can help healthcare providers secure payments at the time of service, thus reducing or eliminating invoicing costs while improving cash flow. The service also follows a trend where health care providers increasingly are working...
After a successful initial pilot during which Eco Building Products provided treated lumber to 10 Home Depot stores, the retailer now plans to expand the deal to include 104 stores. To meet the demand, the vendor obtained $3.4 million in funding to support the increase...
New research from MasterCard shows a high prevalence of golfers among the affluent in the APMEA region. While the notion of affluence varies somewhat, the achievement of that status has its own nuances. Though a likeness for golf is a common element, so, too, is...
When fleet managers are evaluating suppliers, price is the last question that should be asked is price. With numbers factors to consider, price deceivingly appears to be the most important where as value is key.
Improving conversion rates and minimizing shopping cart abandonment starts with knowing where customers are coming from and whether they’re able to actually do business with you. PYMNTS spoke with Trevor Black, Solutions Architect at BlueSnap, who shared the top 10 ways that retailers can maximize...
