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February Smartphone Shipments In China Plummet
March 13, 2019

The decline in smartphone demand in China continued last month, with the market suffering its worst month in years as shipments fell in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Security & Fraud
India Lender Warns Of WhatsApp Scam That Steals Bank Details
March 13, 2019

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s biggest lender, has issued a warning that account holders are being tricked into offering up personal banking details. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

International
Car-Sharing Startup Drivezy Raises $100M For US Expansion
March 13, 2019

Drivezy, the car-sharing startup based in India, is in the process of raising $100 million in equity funding and $400 million in asset financing as it seeks to expand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Jack In The Box Launches Mobile App
March 13, 2019

Hamburger chain Jack in the Box is launching a mobile app. 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...

Retail
How eCommerce Platforms Are Enabling Craft Beer Discovery
March 13, 2019

Entrepreneurs are creating platforms for beverage discovery after becoming inspired by personal experiences. When LocalBrews Founder Drew Harrilchak turned 21, he realized he didn’t know much about the beverage scene. “There are so many different breweries out there, and I had no idea about any...

Retail
Amazon Debuts Exclusive Beauty Brand
March 13, 2019

First there was K-beauty, beauty regimens and products inspired by Korean beauty secrets. Is the next trend in beauty L-beauty, products and regimens based on Latvian secrets? Well maybe, if Amazon has any say in the matter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Neiman Marcus Builds ‘Multi-Level Retail Experience’ Amid Luxury Transformation
March 13, 2019

Luxury department store retailers are combining digital shopping technology with dining experiences in their latest locations as part of their overall innovation plans. Neiman Marcus is gearing up to open what it describes as a “multi-level retail experience” at a new development in Manhattan. The move...

Retail
Chipotle’s Loyalty Program And Developing A Digital Experience
March 13, 2019

Though Chipotle rolled out its points-based loyalty system nationwide yesterday, the upgrade itself has been a long time coming. The fast casual chain first began testing the program in Columbus, Kansas City and Phoenix last fall, and has been developing the idea of a digital-centric...

Digital Banking
How Wells Fargo Uses AI, Biometrics To Fight Money Laundering
March 13, 2019

With fraud attempts continually on the rise around the world, financial institutions have their work cut out for them. They must remain fully compliant with regulatory standards and combat fast-learning fraudsters while maintaining a frictionless customer experience. As a result, banks are discovering that artificial...