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Amazon Prime’s Direct Shipping Model To Cover Last Mile?
April 04, 2019

And now, the last mile gets a bit more crowded. 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...

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MIT Cuts Ties With Huawei, ZTE For Any Research Projects
April 04, 2019

Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced in a letter to colleagues that it will no longer collaborate on any new projects with Huawei, ZTE or any units of the two Chinese companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
The Mixed State Of The U.S. Convenience Store
April 04, 2019

The latest set of industry figures is out from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), and the report paints a mixed portrait of the status of quick stop shops in the U.S. On the one hand, revenue hit a record level for the 16th...

Retail
Good Dog On How To Find Your Best Friend
April 04, 2019

Entrepreneurs are drawing from their personal and professional lives to connect prospective pet owners with their new best friends. Good Dog’s Chief Experience Officer Lauren McDevitt and Chief Executive Officer Josh Wais, in one case, had expertise in building customer experiences. The concept for their...

Retail
Virtual Reality: 5G Retailers’ Secret Sauce?
April 04, 2019

Out of the haze of uncertainty emerged a new mobile network, and from the new mobile network came new retail applications and experiences, all taking advantage of the faster speed of the technology, and the potential to reduce friction. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Walmart Debuts Revamped Baby Registry
April 04, 2019

To make it easier for customers to register for baby gifts, accessories and supplies, Walmart introduced a new baby registry after taking steps such as rolling out an online shopping experience for the nursery. The registry comes with new personalization features and the ability to...

Retail
QVC To Launch Exclusive Makeup Line
April 04, 2019

To develop an exclusive beauty line for its customers, QVC, Inc. has teamed up with Batallure Beauty to create a new makeup brand. Carmindy Beauty, which will roll out exclusively on QVC in September, is described as color cosmetics that made for women regardless of...

B2B Payments
Bento For Business Taps Visa For Small Business Cash Flow
April 04, 2019

Small and medium-sized business spend management firm Bento for Business is teaming up with Visa to enhance cash flow management for SMB customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
MYOB Preps For Single-Touch Payroll Ahead Of KKR Takeover
April 04, 2019

Australian small business cloud accounting firm MYOB is moving closer to an acquisition by private equity firm KKR, but in the meantime, the company is keeping up with market shifts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...