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Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent In June
July 16, 2018

Topping off a quarter of strong consumption, Americans spent more at retailers in June than the prior month. The Commerce Department said on Monday (July 16) that retail sales increased by 0.5 percent in June from May, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story...

Payments Innovation
World Cup Highlights Growth Of Contactless Payments In Russia
July 16, 2018

Contactless payments scored big at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, with 50 percent of Visa purchases in tournament venues utilizing contactless transactions through cards, mobile devices and wearables. The popular sports event enabled Visa to highlight new payment technologies that save fans time, while keeping their...

B2B Payments
Xerox Tapped To Operate Basware’s Scan-And-Capture Operations
July 16, 2018

Electronic invoicing company Basware has selected Xerox to operate its scan-and-capture operations across more than 28 countries, totaling 24 million invoices per year. Xerox will provide a quick and cost-effective solution for over 400 global Basware customers needing to process paper and email invoices. Get the...

B2B Payments
Challenging Vendors To Go A Step Beyond Amazon
July 16, 2018

Launching online sales capabilities for B2B vendors looks nothing like setting up an Etsy shop or, often, even jumping on the Amazon Business train. For many vendors, the hurdles to B2B eCommerce adoption can seem insurmountable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Funding Circle Fund Reduces US Exposure
July 16, 2018

An investment vehicle operated by U.K. alternative finance platform Funding Circle is reportedly turning away from U.S. exposure and doubling down on local investment through new plans with the British Business Bank (BBB), P2P Finance News reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Amex Files Another Blockchain Payments Patent
July 16, 2018

American Express has filed another patent related to blockchain-powered payments, CCN reported. 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...

B2B Payments
A Global View Of Small Business Optimism
July 16, 2018

What’s it like to be a small business owner? It depends where one is based, according to the latest data. In Europe, small businesses are feeling optimistic about global expansion and use of cash management technology is up, while, in Asia, support from regulators and...

B2B Payments
WeDoctor Forms Medical Supply Chain Firm In China
July 16, 2018

China-based WeDoctor is forming a new company to launch a supply chain and procurement solution for the nation’s medical industry, Global Banking and Finance reported Friday (July 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payments Innovation
How Uncertainty Kills Commerce
July 16, 2018

Scientists say that humans have a lot in common with mice. 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...