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Banking
Santander Rolls Out US Digital Deposits To Rival Goldman
October 21, 2019

Spanish lender Santander is planning to launch an online deposit platform in the U.S., the Financial Times (FT) reported on Sunday (Oct. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
How The UN And A Chocolate Startup Are Using Blockchain Tech To Make Sustainability Sticky
October 21, 2019

There is no shortage of products designed to appeal to conscientious consumers, or marketing terms aiming to draw them in. Green, sustainable, locally sourced, fair trade, clean, socially conscious, cruelty-free – buzzwords that two decades ago were rarely seen on store shelves have become increasingly commonplace,...

Retail
How Retailers Drive Innovation With Subscriptions (And Payments)
October 21, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online merchants, are offering consumers all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model, from movies to tea. And many consumer-focused companies are finding the subscription model attractive, as it can help them establish long-running customer relationships and...

Retail
Nike, Shoe Retailers Try On Newer Forms Of Digital Commerce
October 21, 2019

Everyone needs shoes — and that need helps drive innovation in an important sector of retail. In fact, several hot commerce trends involve footwear as the new decade approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Hudson’s Bay Inches Closer To Go-Private Deal
October 21, 2019

After an investor group raised its offer, Hudson’s Bay Co. has inched closer to leaving the public markets. The retailer said it has inked a deal that would let a shareholder group headed up by the chairman of Hudson’s Bay to take the firm private...

Retail
Sony Aims To Put The Spotlight On Medical Technology
October 21, 2019

As Sony looks to prove the worth of its medical business, its booth was notable for the products that were not present as it returned to the largest consumer electronics show in Japan for the first time in six years. An advanced system to analyze cells...

Global Payments
Flywire’s Decade Of Focus On Life’s (Cross-Border Payments) Moments
October 21, 2019

For Flywire, the decade that’s about to wrap up in three months has been about much more than just a name change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Authentic Brands Offers $271M To Purchase Barneys Out Of Bankruptcy 
October 21, 2019

A licensing company that owns Aeropostale and Juicy Couture has put in a $271 million bid to purchase luxury brand Barneys out of bankruptcy, with a plan to place the stores inside Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
The Many Faces Of Employee Fraud
October 21, 2019

Corporate fraud comes in many colors, but for many businesses, the most unexpected threat is the one looming from within company walls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...