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Retail
Tommy Hilfiger Launches Smart Clothes With Rewards
July 26, 2018

Tommy Hilfiger announced the launch of a new line of men’s and women’s clothing, Tommy Jeans Xplore, which comes with smart chip-embedded technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Corporates May Be Approaching AP Automation All Wrong
July 26, 2018

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Hyland and Statista‘s new accounts payable (AP) report is that, frankly, there isn’t much new to be said about AP automation trends at all. The survey explores how AP processionals approach automation, and comes to the same conclusion that many...

B2B Payments
Fleet’s Communication Disconnect With Finance
July 26, 2018

In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), fleet has an opportunity to gain unprecedented visibility into the operations and actions of drivers and their vehicles, thanks to mobile devices and connected vehicles. But fleet managers are missing a critical component of connectivity, and it’s...

B2B Payments
Tipalti Integrates Technology Into Three FinTech Partner Platforms
July 26, 2018

Accounts payable automation firm Tipalti announced a string of partnerships this week in deals that see the partner linking their own customers to Tipalti tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Accountants Urge Clarity In SMB Accounting Rules Amid Tax Reform
July 26, 2018

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) submitted recommendations to policymakers this week, urging clarity and simplification in how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts small business (SMBs) accounting rules. In a letter sent to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department,...

B2B Payments
ADP Links Clients To PayActiv Early Wage-Access Capabilities
July 26, 2018

PayActiv is tapping into the client base of payroll company ADP, landing in the ADP Marketplace, the firm said Wednesday (July 25). Current customers of ADP will be able to utilize PayActiv’s services, which include employee financing and financial management. PayActiv enables employees to access...

Payment Methods
ACH Network Payment Volume Jumps 6.2 Percent In Q2
July 26, 2018

NACHA — The Electronic Payments Association announced Wednesday (July 25) that debit and credit transactions totaled more than 5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2018, a 6.2 percent increase from the second quarter of last year. In a press release, NACHA said the percentage increase...

Retail
The RealReal Snags $115M To Expand Brick-And-Mortar
July 26, 2018

The RealReal, the leader in authenticated luxury consignment, has announced the closing of a $115 million Series G financing, bringing it to a total of $273 million in equity capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Loyalty & Rewards
Air Canada Offers $1.7B To Buy Back Rewards Program
July 26, 2018

More than a decade after it spun off the business, Air Canada wants to buy back its reward program for C$2.25 billion ($1.72 billion). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...