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JD.com Adds ‘US Mall’ To Cross-Border Platform
July 21, 2015

Chinese eCommerce site JD.com announced yesterday (July 20) the launch of its “U.S. Mall,” an online channel of the company’s JD Worldwide platform, which will offer authentic U.S. products to consumers within China.

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Amazon’s $3B Jet Threat
July 20, 2015

Jet.com is looking at taking home the largest pre-launch valuation ever for an eCommerce site. An impressive feat since it has no revenue to speak of yet and years of financial losses ahead of it, according to most experts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Acquiring
NCR Shares Jump After $9B Bid Rumors Swirl
July 20, 2015

ATM manufacturer NCR saw significant stock price increases on Friday (July 17) as Reuters reported Thoma Bravo was putting together a bid for the company that could potentially value it at around $9 billion, including debt. According to Reuters, people close to the matter said...

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Blossoming Flower Delivery Startup Plants New Roots In NY
July 20, 2015

Brooklyn’s lovebirds, well-wishers and the like gained a new option for their flower delivery needs last week, when on-demand flower delivery startup UrbanStems expanded to include the posh New York City borough in its footprint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Why Isn’t Big Tech Developing For The Apple Watch?
July 20, 2015

As the Apple Watch was gearing up for release, Apple reportedly leaned on Facebook to get a custom app for the wearable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Apple, Samsung May Join The e-Sim Card Movement
July 20, 2015

As talks surrounding the launch of electronic SIM cards continue to advance, both Apple and Samsung may be getting in on the conversation. The two tech giants are reportedly discussing the possibility of joining the rest of the telecommunications industry in a move towards e-SIM...

ShopRunner Gives eCommerce Boost To Fashion Brands
July 20, 2015

The members-only service for online shopping announced the expansion of its contemporary fashion offerings through a number of strategic partnerships with retailers like Alexis Bittar, alice + olivia, bebe, Joie, Kooba and Lucky Brand.

Angela Ahrendts’ Big Year At Apple
July 20, 2015

Just about a year ago, Angela Ahrendts captivated both the retail and tech press by her very high-profile decision to leave the CEO-ship at Burberry and take the helm of Apple’s retail efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Controversial
The Big Buy-In Edition: How Visa, Google and Greece Are Investing In The Future
July 20, 2015

We at PYMNTS like to imagine that while the markets wait, watch and speculate today about the future of PayPal as an independent company, its employees are busily engaged in a company-wide sing-along of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird.” Get the Full Story Complete the form...