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Malls Embrace Modular Retail Tenants
November 20, 2018

Malls are providing digital native brands with the opportunity to rent space without the typical lengthy commitment. In one case, real estate investment trust (REIT) Macerich is bringing a concept called BrandBox to its Tysons Corner Center mall in a Washington, D.C. suburb. While Macerich’s...

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Online Fitness Experiences Where Signup Is The Light Lift Differentiator
November 20, 2018

For fitness aficionados and those just looking to get in a workout, several online platforms have emerged to help them bring home the gym experience. But NEOU Co-founder Nathan Forster found that existing offerings forced consumers to buy expensive equipment and lacked a great user...

Retail
Kroger And Ocado Choose Fulfillment Center Site
November 20, 2018

Kroger and U.K. online supermarket operator Ocado have unveiled a site in a Cincinnati suburb as the site of a high-tech customer fulfillment center (CFC). The Ohio facility is a warehouse that has robotic and digital functionality, Kroger said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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NRF Finds Organized Retail Crime Is On The Rise
November 20, 2018

In an organized retail crime (ORC) survey, the National Retail Federation found that 92 percent of respondents were victims of the practice in the past year. And nearly three-quarters — or  71 percent — of companies said that incidents were on the rise, the federation...

B2B Payments
How Vendors Can Lower The Cost (And Risks) Of Card Acceptance
November 20, 2018

With payment bigwigs like Visa, Mastercard and American Express pushing further into the B2B payments space, commercial card adoption is being driven by more than growth in the number of card products available. Innovators large and small are addressing some of the many friction points...

B2B Payments
QuickBooks Leads Intuit’s FY19 Q1 As CEO Prepares To Step Down
November 20, 2018

The first quarter of fiscal year 2019 was a strong one for Intuit, which posted its earnings data Monday (Nov. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Plastiq Lands Funding For Tool Broadening SMBs’ Use Of Cards
November 20, 2018

FinTech startup Plastiq has announced a $27 million venture capital funding round for its solution that lets businesses and consumers make payments with their payment cards, regardless of if cards are accepted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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HashCash Plans Blockchain Database For Targeted Corporate Sales
November 20, 2018

Blockchain consulting firm HashCash is introducing a new service for businesses in need of robust sales forecasting. 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...

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HSBC Digitizes SMB Lending In Canada With Biz2Credit Partnership
November 20, 2018

HSBC Bank Canada is collaborating with alternative lending firm Biz2Credit to streamline and digitize small business lending in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....