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Security & Fraud
Madoff Whistleblower Has GE On The Defense
August 19, 2019

Boston-based General Electric (GE) is defending itself against accounting fraud alleged by the same whistleblower who called out Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, Reuters reported on Monday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Restaurant Industry Sales Projected To Reach $863B In 2019
August 19, 2019

As more consumers spend a larger part of their budgets on dining, U.S. Census Bureau data noted that sales at establishments for eating and drinking are up over 4 percent this year. And overall industry sales are forecast to hit a high of $863 billion...

Regulation
Executive Order Looms For Social Media Firms On Content? 
August 19, 2019

A draft executive order from the White House might lay out how Big Tech firms curate and present their data. As noted last week, the draft order, which was seen and reported by CNN, would place the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in charge of how...

Retail
Bringing Streamlined Checkout And Digital Payments To Stroller Shopping
August 19, 2019

To serve a rising generation of parents who are used to direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, eCommerce innovators are offering strollers via streamlined checkout and a business built around community. The idea is to replace the experience of going to a big-box store with linoleum floors, bright...

Retail
Retailers Get Ready For More Mobile Commerce Innovation
August 19, 2019

Retailers need to work harder to get more consumers to download mobile commerce apps, one of the main areas of focus for retail going into the 2020s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Target To Introduce New Private-Label Food Brand
August 19, 2019

Target has announced that it’s launching a new private-label food brand called Good & Gather in a move to boost its grocery business, according to a report by CNBC.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Banana Republic Unveils Women’s Apparel Subscription Service
August 19, 2019

To provide unlimited access to its collection of women’s apparel, Banana Republic unveiled its online subscription service called Style Passport. The company plans to roll out the offering to U.S. customers at the end of September and has the aim of adding apparel for men...

Retail
Amazon Raises Seller Fees Due To Digital Tax In France
August 19, 2019

With a 3 percent digital tax passed by the French government, Amazon is hiking seller fees for small and medium-sized businesses in France beginning in the fall. The eCommerce company cited the tax as the reason for the increase, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story...

Security & Fraud
Why Mobile Rewards Programs Attract Fraud
August 19, 2019

In the latest Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker, PYMNTS explores the latest developments in the world of QSR rewards programs and how credential stuffing and account takeovers are plaguing the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...