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Facebook Hit With Fine From UK’s Information Commission Over Data Handling
October 25, 2018

Facebook got hit with a $644,600 fine in the U.K. after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ruled that the social media network operator was engaged in “serious breaches of data protection.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
How thredUP Is Hoping To Kick Off An Upcycling Trend
October 25, 2018

Apparel, as an industry, is not terribly good for the environment. 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...

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How AI Is Helping Hotel Apps Get Onto Travelers’ Radar Screens
October 25, 2018

With the help of travel experts, hotels can tap into a new channel to drive online bookings: Travelers can be inspired to book a reservation after seeing a photo or recommendation from a knowledgeable explorer. In that spirit, SIX Travel provides explorers with a curated...

Retail
How Retailers Are Riding The Smart Speaker, Voice Ordering Wave
October 25, 2018

To help consumers order and pay for the items they love, retailers are turning to technology that provides shoppers an alternative to visiting a store or tapping through a mobile app. That is, retailers are turning to the world of voice-enabled commerce. A diverse group...

Retail
Consumer Spending To Top $1,000 Over Holidays
October 25, 2018

In the upcoming holiday season, a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey found that consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,007.24. The figure marks a 4.1 percent increase from last year when consumers said they would spend an average of $967.13, the NRF said...

Retail
Walmart Canada Launches Mobile Pickup In 22 More Stores
October 25, 2018

Walmart Canada announced that it has expanded its mobile pickup service in 22 additional stores. 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,...

B2B Payments
SEC Urges Corporate Accounting Changes Amid Rising BEC Scam Threat
October 25, 2018

As U.S. public companies brace for wide-ranging changes to accounting standards, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants corporate accountants and financial executives to have something else on their minds: cybersecurity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Nav, Clover Pair To Bring Small Firms Their Credit Scores
October 25, 2018

Credit score and business solutions provider Nav is pairing up with First Data subsidiary Clover to expand small businesses’ access to their credit scores, the firms revealed Wednesday (Oct. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Temenos Augments Corporate Banking Tech With Cash Pooling
October 25, 2018

Bank technology firm Temenos is enhancing its existing offering for bank clients that add corporate cash flow management. 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...