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Security & Fraud
Fake Android Apps Downloaded More Than 8 Million Times
August 16, 2019

A security firm has discovered that dozens of fraudulent Android adware apps have been downloaded more than 8 million times from the Google Play store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
India’s ShareChat Raises $100M In Twitter-Led Series D
August 16, 2019

India’s social media platform ShareChat, which serves 60 million monthly users, has raised $100 million in a Series D funding round, as reported on Thursday (Aug. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Security & Fraud
Google Says That 300K People Still Use Hacked Passwords
August 16, 2019

Over 300,000 people who were compromised online are still using logins that were hacked, according to a new Google study unveiled at the USENIX Security Symposium in Santa Clara, California this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Closing The Last Mile In Prescription Delivery 
August 16, 2019

In many retail markets, there is incredible pressure to pick up the pace of delivery. Amazon switched from two-day shipping as its standard base (rapidly followed by Walmart and others), groceries delivered within an hour or two is becoming increasingly mainstream and there is any...

Retail
Retail Pulse: Kohl’s To Curate Brands With Facebook; Domino’s Rolls Out eBike Tie-Up
August 16, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are teaming up with social media platforms to curate labels for their stores and their websites. Kohl’s, for instance, will bring emerging brands to over 50 physical retail locations and online starting in the fall through Curated By Kohl’s. The retailer also plans to...

Retail
Flywheel To Shutter Some Cycling Locations
August 16, 2019

In the latest reported sign that boutique fitness studios are struggling to keep pace with home exercise offerings, Flywheel Sports Inc. is shuttering over a quarter of its locations. The New York-based company said it will close a dozen of its 42 stores, Bloomberg reported....

Retail
Pasta Passes Sell Out At Olive Garden
August 16, 2019

With fans of the restaurant chain looking to get an unlimited fix, Olive Garden‘s Never Ending Pasta Pass sold out in one second. All 24,000 passes were bought by customers, Fox Business reported. Members spent more than $100 for a nine-week pass. According to the...

Cross Border Commerce
Global Cross-Border Payments Expected To Grow, But Challenges Remain
August 16, 2019

Cross-border payments are expected to surge over the next few years as the economy becomes increasingly global and interconnected. These transactions reached $144 billion in value in 2014 and could hit $240 billion by 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Why Communication Is Key To Faster Construction Payments
August 16, 2019

Late payments are a headache for any industry, but the construction sector has seen some particularly detrimental effects from cash-flow bottlenecks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...