There is a famous story in political history about the Kennedy/Nixon debate of 1960 wherein makeup may have well changed the course of world history. For the first debate to be nationally televised, John F. Kennedy willingly put on makeup to be on camera. Richard...
With the help of mobile order-ahead technology, diners can make their selections at quick-service restaurants (QSRs) before stepping into a physical location. These apps, however, provide benefits beyond convenience to consumers: They can also allow diners who frequent a particular restaurant chain to participate in...
To help parents buy affordable children’s clothing without committing to a subscription or hunting for bargains, eCommerce innovators are offering style boxes of nearly new kids’ apparel. Kids on 45th is just over a year into shipping “wardrobes of lightly used children’s clothing,” CEO and...
To compete with Airbnb along with other homesharing companies, Marriott International is reportedly starting a business for home shares. Unnamed sources claim the firm could soon debut details for the first phase of the plan, The Wall Street Journal reported. It was also reported that...
The hostel industry has rapidly grown since the first one opened in Altena, Germany in 1912. The market now serves millions of international travelers and is worth $5.5 billion. Dozens of sites and services enable customers to book stays online in their local currencies, making...
Many countries around the world are rolling out instant payments schemes that bring speed and convenience to payments made within their own borders. Unfortunately, those benefits are often limited when it comes to cross-border payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Indianapolis-based freight trucking company Celadon Group has agreed to pay its investors $42.2 million after filing false financial statements and lying to auditors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed members to its newly-formed Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee as it works to support small business access to capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Travel payments optimization company Ixaris announced a new partnership with financial service infrastructure company Banking Circle to streamline cross-border payments for the travel industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
