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Square Launches Orders API
August 15, 2019

To allow developers to build a solution that lets sellers send and manage orders online, in-person and in-app, Square has announced the availability of Orders API. Orders can be sent directly to a seller that is using one of Square’s point of sale (POS) products...

Retail
Brewing Coffee Without The Bean
August 15, 2019

Americans love their daily cup of coffee. According to Reuters, 83 percent of Americans report drinking coffee, and around 64 percent consumer at least one cup per day. All in, the average American spends about $1,100 dollars on coffee per year, and we drink more coffee collectively...

Retail
July Retail Sales Show Confident Consumer That Spends
August 15, 2019

After a week of uncertainty pushed by lackluster results, particularly among department store retailers, along with uncertainty over U.S.-China trade relations, the markets got some good news in the form of July retail sales figures. July retail sales saw a 0.7 percent increase, according to...

Retail
Dairy-Free Snacks Get Their Subscription Box Moment
August 15, 2019

Family can help inspire some entrepreneurs to start companies that serve consumers with specific dietary needs or preferences. Be Free Co. Founder Tasha Rickard, for instance, discovered that her children both had allergies to dairy and milk products. Her journey into food sensitivity and food...

Retail
Walmart Canada Expands Grocery Delivery
August 15, 2019

To deliver groceries to hundreds more communities across Canada, Walmart Canada and Instacart unveiled the national expansion of their relationship. It will bring grocery delivery services that are on-demand from almost 200 Walmart locations across Canada in as soon as an hour, according to an...

Retail
Researchers In Singapore Develop ‘Smart’ Attire
August 15, 2019

With innovations in wearable technology, researchers in Singapore have created “smart” clothing. The textiles can save battery life and bolster signals on wireless devices like smartwatches and headphones, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Standard International Launches Recommendations App
August 15, 2019

Standard International, which owns the Standard hotel chain as well as boutique properties on New York’s High Line and London’s King Cross, is launching a recommendations-based app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Should Unstaffed Stores Be Shelved?
August 15, 2019

Automation promises many benefits in retail, including the potential to reduce costs and improve the customer experience. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should, though. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Trade Finance Moves To Stabilize A Volatile Market
August 15, 2019

The brewing of global trade wars has importers and exporters reeling. 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...