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Security & Fraud
Thousands Of Users’ Data Exposed By FormGet Security Flaw
July 25, 2019

A security researcher reached out to a news outlet about a massive security flaw at Formget, a company based in Bhopal, India that provides email marketing and online form creation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
Japan, South Korea Dispute Could Impact Supply Chains
July 25, 2019

Alarms are going off in the tech sector as two major global tech producers argue over a bureaucratic process driven by politics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Investments
Messaging Platform Quiq Notches $12.5M For AI Build-Out
July 25, 2019

Messaging firm Quiq raised $12.5 million in a series B funding round led by the Foundry Group that will enable it to build out its services with artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Security & Fraud
Robinhood Users’ Passwords May Have Been Exposed
July 25, 2019

The popular stock trading app Robinhood sent an email to customers warning that some passwords were mistakenly stored in a readable format and that users should change their passwords, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

International
QR Codes Come To Japanese Airports
July 25, 2019

Asia’s first cross-border mobile payment alliance, Singtel’s VIA, has expanded to Japan, according to a news release. 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...

Retail
Riding The Eco-Friendy Wave Into Swimwear
July 25, 2019

As of 2019, swimwear is among the favored startup paths for apparel founders looking to edge into the market.  PYMNTS has covered several of them, and they all paddle into the market with some interesting idea or innovation on how to improve a retail experience...

Retail
Barneys Looks To Raise Funds For Bankruptcy
July 25, 2019

Barneys New York’s bankruptcy filing could come as early as next week, as reports indicate the New York retailer is currently raising financing for said filing. Barneys has been hoping for a path to avoid bankruptcy amid a cash crunch brought on by spiking rents...

Retail
Retailers Up Their Loyalty And Rewards Games
July 25, 2019

Recent days have brought new evidence of the importance of robust loyalty and rewards programs in retail – an area of ongoing innovation, and where merchants of all types can stand apart in a fiercely competitive industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Building A Ridesharing App For Pets (And Their Owners)
July 25, 2019

SpotOn Founder Aparna Srinivasan was inspired to start her company because of her dogs. When she was traveling with them, it was tough for her to find a ride, especially to the airport. To see if other pet owners shared her same pain point, Srinivasan...