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Investments
Goldman Backs $50M Funding Of Deserve To Expand Credit For Underbanked
November 04, 2019

Goldman Sachs is the lead investor in a $50 million funding round for credit card startup Deserve, CNBC reported on Monday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Innovating The Stink Out Of Athletic Wear 
November 04, 2019

The problem with most athletic wear is that no matter how well it works, no matter how comfortable it is and no matter how much one loves a piece, eventually it will start to stink. Badly. Washing can hold off the issue for a time, but...

Retail
Coty Brings Back CoverGirl Tagline, TV Ads As It Tries To Undo Makeover
November 04, 2019

CoverGirl cosmetics maker Coty Inc. is making an about-face, years into a turnaround that hasn’t yet taken hold. The company is doing away with a revival plan hinged on bringing out new products as well as adding businesses, while its new strategy is to reduce...

Retail
Social Media Changes Foreshadow New Retail Developments
November 04, 2019

Social media keeps on evolving, and that could bring big changes to the retail environment, especially as the preferences of younger consumers continue to evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

News
REPORT: How Consumers Want To Connect To Pay
November 04, 2019

Consumers have a bad case of app fatigue. 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 this form, you...

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Setting Sights On Children’s Customizable Eyewear
November 04, 2019

Pair Eyewear Co-Founder and CEO Nathan Kondamuri started wearing glasses when he was 8 years old, around second or third grade. He told PYMNTS in an interview that he remembers “how daunting” and uncomfortable “of an experience it was getting glasses for the first time.” It’s...

Retail
Barneys’ Flagship Madison Avenue Store To Stay Open For Now
November 04, 2019

As the buyer of the luxury retailer brand negotiates with the store’s landlord, Barneys New York’s flagship store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan will stay open for at least another year in a smaller form. Fred’s, the store’s famous eatery, will also stay open, Reuters reported....

Security & Fraud
NCR Blocked Mint, QuickBooks As Cyberattack Precaution
November 04, 2019

Global enterprise technology company NCR Corp. blocked Mint and QuickBooks Online as a precautionary tactic following a series of bank account cyberattacks, KrebsOnSecurity reported on Sunday (Nov. 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Why Online Retail Fraud Is On the Rise
November 04, 2019

Amazon has struggled with preventing counterfeit goods from infiltrating its marketplace. In the company’s ongoing efforts to prevent fraud on its site, Amazon announced a new program, Intellectual Property Accelerator, last month to help sellers make sure their products won’t be copied or counterfeited. Get the Full...