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Acquiring
NetSuite Acquires Ecommerce Software Vendor
July 21, 2014

NetSuite announced last week that it had acquired Venda, an eCommerce solutions provider. According to a NetSuite press release, the move is expected to build on the momentum of NetSuite SuiteCommerce globally, and will support NetSuite’s business expansion into the European market. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
China’s Yuan Shows Gain In Cross-Border Trading
July 21, 2014

Expansion of clearinghouse arrangements outside of China are helping build the country’s yuan as a settlement tool for cross-border trade. Those business activities are helping grow yuan markets overseas. However, the yuan still has a long way to go before overtaking the U.S. dollar and...

Mobile Commerce
Starbucks Wants To Be Your Mobile Wallet
July 21, 2014

“We will do this and we will get it right,” said Adam Brotman, Starbucks Chief Digital Officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Financial Inclusion
Q2 VC Investments Exclude Key Sectors
July 21, 2014

With $13 billion in total investment, Q2 2014 was the strongest for venture capital investment since the days of the dot com bubble.  For some sectors anyway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
PayCargo Brings Back Its Credit Program
July 21, 2014

PayCargo announced last week that it was restarting its PayCargo Credit Program. PayCargo offers electronic invoicing and settlement solutions for the shipping industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Intuit Offers Photo Bill Pay
July 21, 2014

Mobile bill payment is now available from Intuit’s bill pay app Check. Intuit acquired Check in May for $360 million. The acquisition was just the latest related to company moves to expand its offerings into payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Commentary
Is Yelp + Amazon The Mobile Commerce Game Changer?
July 21, 2014

Facebook and Twitter made news last week when each introduced payment options. But MPD CEO Karen Webster says that the real player to watch is Yelp. She was prompted to think about an Amazon/Yelp combo after doing a deep dive on OpenTable in preparation for...

B2B Payments
Worldclear Expands Corporate Payment Clearing Platform
July 21, 2014

Last week, Worldclear announced that it had launched its global its new payment clearing platform for corporates and financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Merchant Innovation
First Data Launches Mobile Loyalty Solution
July 21, 2014

First Data announced the release of its mobile loyalty solution for SMB merchants, Perka. This cloud-based customer loyalty solution connects SMBs to their customers using location-based apps and mobile phones. Merchants can design a customized loyalty program for Perka after they sign up with First...