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Retail
Athletic Subscription Boxes Run On Curation
September 18, 2019

The plethora of merchandise and accessories in the athletic market can be overwhelming for new runners. In addition to buying a pair of sneakers to lace up when they hit the road, consumers also have the opportunity to choose products such as energy gels, bars...

Retail
Retail Feels The Wide Impact Of Bridge Millennials
September 18, 2019

Among the forces working to influence and change retail — and do so into the 2019 holiday shopping season, as well as the 2020s — is the rise of bridge millennials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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India Approves Ordinance To Ban eCigarettes
September 18, 2019

In a move that will dash the plans for expansion of companies like Philip Morris and Juul Labs in the country, India prohibited the import, production and sale of electronic cigarettes. The ban will be made through an executive order and will come with jail...

Deep Dive: Tailoring Global Subscriptions To Local Markets’ Needs
September 18, 2019

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B2B Payments
WEX Opens FI Commercial Payments Services Unit
September 18, 2019

Commercial payments company WEX is adding a new business segment under its Corporate Payments division, created to address the payments needs of financial institution clients, the firm said Tuesday (Sept. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Open Banking Startup Bud Lays Off One-Fifth Of Workforce
September 18, 2019

Open banking FinTech startup Bud is reportedly laying off up to one-fifth of its staff just months after announcing a $20 million fundraise, The Telegraph reported on Monday (Sept. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Autonomous Fleet Startup TuSimple Tops Up Funding Round
September 18, 2019

TuSimple, a U.S.-based startup developing self-driving trucking technology for the fleet and long-haul trucking sector, has announced a top-up of its oversubscribed funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Top Banks Keep Ahead Of FinTechs’ Competitive Threat
September 18, 2019

The delicate balance between bank-FinTech competition and collaboration continues to teeter in the U.S. 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...

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Wells Fargo’s Stablecoin Pilot Targets X-Border Corporate Transfers
September 18, 2019

U.S. financial institution Wells Fargo has announced plans to pilot an internal settlement solution that operates on distributed ledger technology (DLT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...