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Security & Fraud
Email Scam Victim Sues Bank Claiming Lack Of Fraud Protection
February 23, 2020

Police and financial institutions are battling to contain a wire transfer email hacking scam that is costing individuals and businesses billions, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Sunday (Feb. 23).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
The Supreme Oreo And Other Astonishing Food Commerce
February 22, 2020

For those seeking streetwear-themed food, there is a cornucopia of options. Ground zero seems to have been Taco Bell and Forever 21’s 2017 team-up to combine fast food and fast fashion into a single entity – fast-food fashion. The initiative got a lot of attention, sold a lot of...

Acquiring
Lyft Buys Halo Cars In To Help Drivers Make Money Through Ads
February 21, 2020

Ride-hailing company Lyft has acquired Halo Cars, an advertising startup that displays ads on top of vehicles, according to a report from Axios. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

International
5G Network Rollout Delayed In China, Flights Canceled Due To Coronavirus
February 21, 2020

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. We have the latest news on the economic impact of the coronavirus from airlines canceling flights to the delay of...

Retail
Opportunity Knocks With Door-To-Door Resurgence
February 21, 2020

Looks like retail sales are back on the street. With direct marketing hit by robocall abuse and the National Do Not Call Registry, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and other not-so-usual suspects are looking into and in some cases reinstating door-to-door sales. Get the Full Story Complete...

News
Delivery Wars, B2B Payments, Cereal Makers Top This Week’s News
February 21, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Banana Republic Offers Same-Day Delivery, Powered By Postmates
February 21, 2020

Banana Republic and Postmates have teamed up for an on-demand delivery service, according to Good Morning America. 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...

eCommerce
eBay Closer To Offloading Classifieds Business
February 21, 2020

Online marketplace eBay could be getting closer to selling off its classified advertising business, which is potentially worth about $10 billion, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today In Payments: NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of Fraud; Apple Considers Letting Users Change Default...
February 21, 2020

In today’s top payments news, the New York attorney general accused the Taxi and Limousine Commission of drastically inflating the price of taxi medallions, and Apple is debating letting users change their default apps. Also, Samsung production in Vietnam could stall due to the coronavirus....