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iZettle Releases Free Chip And PIN Reader For European SMBs
February 17, 2015

Europe’s answer to Square, iZettle, is introducing its new Card Reader Lite, which is reportedly the world’s first free-­of-charge Chip and PIN reader. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

The Commerce To Consumer Power Shift
February 17, 2015

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Chinese Smartphone Maker Opening US E-Commerce Site
February 16, 2015

Emerging Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced it will be opening its online store, Mi.com, in the United States, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

$60M Investment Gives Luxury Fashion Shopping Digital Touch
February 16, 2015

Traditionally, luxury fashion stayed away from Web-based sales because of its desire to cater to the ultra-wealthy who were more likely to spend their dollars at high-end shops. The fashion startup scene, however, has changed that notion and started catering to the tech-savvy wealthy who...

Who Gets Paid In Alibaba, Tencent Ride-Hailing App Merge?
February 16, 2015

Despite a fierce rivalry in all other areas, Chinese mobile payment giants Alibaba and Tencent have agreed to a rare truce in the taxicab industry, according to The Wall Street Journal, as the companies look to focus their energies — and their cash — in areas where...

U.S. EMV’s 59 Percent POS Milestone
February 16, 2015

According to new research released by the Aite Group, 59 percent of U.S POS locations will be chip compatible by the end of this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Dónde Wants To Help Brands ‘Think Local’ To Expand Their Reach
February 16, 2015

Between 2009 and 2013, according to the most recently available data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in Oxford, Mississippi, was a little over $39k a year, 55 percent of the population was working age (18-65) and a little over 20 percent of...

Fashion Start-Up Moda Operandi Grabs $60M In Funding
February 16, 2015

Moda Operandi has raised a $60 million round led by Fidelity Investments to make high fashion more high tech and convenient for a younger client base and accessible to an emerging jet set in global markets lacking in high-end retailers. Get the Full Story Complete...

Americans Spend Big, Starbucks Plays Matchmaker And Bitcoin Rewards You For Being Alone
February 14, 2015

Valentines Day, it used to be so simple. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...