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When Loyalty Is Unattended Retail’s Key Feature
April 15, 2019

To help build customer loyalty, eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers have a myriad of tools on hand: Cashiers can sign customers up for loyalty cards at brick-and-mortar stores, and eCommerce sites can send customers special offers and coupons by email. While vending machines and unattended kiosks...

Retail
Kroger Gains Traction In Multiple US Markets
April 15, 2019

In multiple large metropolitan areas of the United States, market share data indicates that Kroger is gaining traction. The grocer operates Kroger stores along with regional brands such as Fry’s, King Soopers and Harris Teeter, Cincinnati.com reported. In Cincinnati, for instance, the supermarket chain’s share...

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iPhones To Enter Mass Production In India
April 15, 2019

Amid a change for Foxconn Technology Group, the iPhone will reportedly enter mass production in India, as the country has become the fastest-growing market for smartphones around the globe. At the same time, China is stagnating as the tech company loses shares to rivals like...

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Ernst & Young, KPMG Reported To Danish Police For Money Laundering
April 15, 2019

Danish operations of Ernst & Young (EY) and KPMG are now under investigation by Danish police related to money laundering cases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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In B2B eCommerce, Lowest Price Isn’t Always The Right Price
April 15, 2019

Amazon has found a gold mine with its third party sales service. Because the company takes a percentage of each sale from its third party sellers, as well as additional logistics fees via the Fulfilled by Amazon service, the operations now amount to twice as...

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SME Lender Axsesstoday Announces Voluntary Administration
April 15, 2019

Australian SME lender Axsesstoday has announced it is entering voluntary administration. 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...

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Revised Marijuana Banking Bill Gains New Support
April 15, 2019

U.S. senators have introduced a revised version of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in an effort to connect legal marijuana companies to banking services, and the bill has garnered new support. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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IMF Issues Warning Over Corporate Debt, Cash Stockpiles
April 15, 2019

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its Global Financial Stability Report last week, pointing to rising corporate debt in the U.S. and the growing stockpiles of cash upon which enterprises are sitting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Scottish Construction Trade Association Calls For Action Amid Late Payments
April 15, 2019

Spotlights continue to be trained on late payments in the United Kingdom, where a construction trade group in Scotland has called for protection from “payment abuse.” In other news, Australia still sees larger firms “rarely” paying suppliers within the stated goals of 30 days.