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IPO
Why Casper’s IPO May Join Ghosts Of Unicorns Past — Or Never To Be
January 28, 2020

For Casper Sleep, a billion dollar valuation amid an initial public offering (IPO) — and with it, vaunted “unicorn” status in the public markets — may never have had a ghost of a chance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Europe
Premium Labels Ask EU To Crack Down On Big Tech
January 28, 2020

European luxury brands are asking EU regulators to be harder on online tech giants like Amazon and Alibaba regarding fakes and privacy, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
La Banque Postale Customers Can Send Global Transfers Via Western Union
January 28, 2020

French banking subsidiary La Banque Postale is teaming up with Western Union to expand cross-border payments, Western Union announced on Tuesday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Tapping The Contextual Commerce Power Of TikTok
January 28, 2020

As recently as a few years ago, experts were predicting the era of social media platforms was over, and that new entrants were far less likely to make a dent on the market than be bought out by the established names in the game. Get...

Retail
Can Retail Investments Keep Up With Changing Consumer Desires?
January 28, 2020

Thinking about the future, even in the most optimistic of times, is not always a pleasant exercise in crafting dreams and goals. Hard, cold choices are usually involved. And in the world of retail, those choices — about where to invest — are becoming harder and...

Retail
Framing Smartphone Memories Via Mobile Apps
January 28, 2020

To help consumers remember their favorite moments, eCommerce innovators are making it possible for them to order framed prints from pictures they have taken on their phones. Most consumers have a large number of pictures on their phones and may find it challenging to bring...

Retail
New Pinterest Feature Lets Consumers Virtually Try Out Lipstick
January 28, 2020

To help consumers see what they would look like with different lipstick shades before buying them, Pinterest has rolled out a new feature that lets users try them out in the digital world. To access the new function, users can bring up the “Lens” smart...

Retail
Investors Focus On Apple’s Services Results Ahead Of Quarterly Earnings
January 28, 2020

After Apple’s stock market value tapped $1.4 trillion and its multiple trades at 10-year highs, investors will seek new proof that the tech company should be seen as a maker of high-margin subscription services. Apple’s stock has risen by two times over the past year...

Security & Fraud
Deep Dive: Coupon Fraud Chows Down On QSR Profits
January 28, 2020

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