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The Evolution Of Home Shopping, From Radio To Live Streams
February 11, 2019

Lowell W. “Bud” Paxson, the owner of a radio station in Florida, had a challenge one day in the 1970s: He was short on money and payday was approaching. Paxson decided to pay a visit to one of his advertisers to try to collect a...

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Why Health And Beauty Retailers Are Driving Digital Innovation
February 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. Get the Full Story...

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Outdoorsy On Adventure Travelers, Driveway Surfers And Trying To Be The Airbnb For RVs
February 11, 2019

Entrepreneurs sometimes see opportunity in places that are far from the hustle and bustle of city life: When spending time in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Co-founder and CEO Jeff Cavins spotted an unmet need for accommodations other than hotels or home shares in scenic destinations. And...

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Payless ShoeSource Could End Up In Bankruptcy Again
February 11, 2019

Payless ShoeSource is reportedly gearing up for another round in bankruptcy court, with one news outlet reporting it could happen within the next two weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Walmart, Six Other Retailers See Judge Dismiss Shoplifting Lawsuit
February 11, 2019

Walmart and six other retailers saw a federal judge toss out a lawsuit that accused the group of forcing shoplifters to take expensive classes or otherwise be reported to the local police. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Beehive Launches Supply Chain Finance In Asia
February 11, 2019

Business financing platform Beehive is expanding across Asia through a new banking partnership. 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....

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Finding A One-To-Many Connection In Supply Chain Payments
February 11, 2019

Supply chains aren’t so much chains as they are intricate webs of connections between business partners: buyers, suppliers, logistics providers, banks, customs agents, FinTech platforms — the list goes on. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Intuit Study: A Third Of Small Businesses Grapple With Late Payments
February 11, 2019

Cash flow is steady when accounts payable and accounts receivable are well managed. Hiccups in accounts receivable — such as not getting paid on time — mean that business owners can struggle to meet their own financial obligations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Challenger Bank OakNorth To Launch In US With $440M In Funding
February 11, 2019

OakNorth Holdings announced that it has secured $440 million in funding from the SoftBank Vision Fund and the Clermont Group. 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...