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How Retailers Are Putting The Spotlight On Toys After Toys R Us
September 04, 2018

Major retailers are stepping in to fill the void left by Toys R Us: Walmart, in particular, is growing its toy assortment by 30 percent in its brick-and-mortar stores, and by 40 percent online. To that end, the retailer is rolling out “thousands” of additional...

Retail
NYC Retailers Choosing Short-Term Leases To Test Out Market
September 04, 2018

In order to test out the market in certain areas, a growing number of retailers in Manhattan are opting for short-term leases before making a long-term commitment to a location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Canned Wine Sales Jump By 43 Percent
September 04, 2018

While canned wine is not a new concept, the product has become increasingly popular with consumers. Beverage research firm BW 166 found that sales of canned wine jumped by 43 percent in the U.S. between June 2017 and June 2018, CNBC reported. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
In Africa, B2B, Cross-Border Initiatives And Blockchain Gain Traction
September 04, 2018

This past week, several collaborations between large tech firms, traditional FIs and FinTech upstarts stood out, with some blockchain projects thrown in for good measure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Sage Shares Slide After CEO Exits
September 04, 2018

Sage CEO Stephen Kelly is stepping down from the position in a sudden announcement that sent shares down on Friday (Aug. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Electronic Invoicing Opens A Door To SMB Digitization
September 04, 2018

For some small businesses, taking steps to digitize might feel like a game of Frogger. How does one know when to leap into a new technology without getting hit with issues like implementation problems, technical challenges and the threat of a wasted investment? What’s more,...

B2B Payments
Faster Payments Make Inroads In Corporate Treasury
September 04, 2018

The enterprise is still unsure about faster and real-time payments. With companies paying suppliers on strategic schedules, real-time transactions aren’t always necessary — or beneficial — for the B2B payments space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Walmart Suppliers Thrown By Fulfillment Changes
September 04, 2018

Walmart is reportedly trying out a new fulfillment strategy, and some vendors that use Walmart.com to sell goods are not pleased. 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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OnTheClock Links Into Thomson Reuters’ Payroll Tool
September 04, 2018

Employee attendance management software provider OnTheClock is integrating its solution into Thomson Reuters’ payroll solutions. 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,...