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B2B Payments
SMBs Cautious In Volatile US Economy
December 27, 2018

An unstable stock market has led many small businesses (SMBs) to cut costs and change their hiring plans for the New Year. According to the Associated Press, while consumer spending and the economy are strong, consumers are spending less, which has led to worry for...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Blue Apron Inks Deal With WW To Sell Healthy Meal Kits
December 27, 2018

Blue Apron, the meal kit company, inked a partnership this week with WW, otherwise known as Weight Watchers International, in which it will make healthy meal kits for dieters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
The Eight Retail Stories That Shaped 2018
December 27, 2018

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Artificial Intelligence
AI Healthcare Mkt Projected To Reach $36B By 2025
December 27, 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare market is expected to grow to $36.1 billion by 2025. The “Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Market by Offering, Technology, End-Use Application, End User And Geography — Global Forecast to 2025″ report revealed that AI utilized in healthcare will grow at...

Security & Fraud
FBI Warns Of ‘Money Mule’ Fraud
December 27, 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning about a new form of fraud that targets companies, schools and nonprofits around the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
2019 To See Increase In Nation-State Cyberattacks, Ransomware
December 27, 2018

Will the New Year bring an increase in cyberattacks? According to one security expert, the answer is, unfortunately, yes. 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...

International
China Claims Most US IPOs Since 2010
December 26, 2018

There have been 33 initial public offerings (IPOs) for Chinese companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq this year, the most since 2010, when there was 39, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

International
Iran Targets Fraud And Corruption During Economic Troubles
December 26, 2018

Iran has created a fraud court to combat rampant financial malfeasance and attempt to aid its flagging economy. 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...

International
How Payment Platforms Connect Merchants With Augmented Reality
December 26, 2018

To let shoppers discover and try out new products, payment companies are helping merchants launch augmented reality (AR) experiences within social media platforms. Pan-African payments firm Cellulant, for instance, created an AR experience in Facebook Messenger. The firm chose a Kenyan brand, Huddah Cosmetics, as...