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Veestro’s Vegan Dinners And Keeping The Thanksgiving Peace
November 16, 2018

Thanksgiving preparations are stressful for the cook under any circumstances, but things get exponentially more so when the dinner guests have specific or unique food requirements. And while allergies, intolerances and specialty diets present challenges, veganism can present a special challenge, since it requires that...

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Retail Pulse: Nike Opens Digital-Powered Flagship; Walmart Taps VR Tech For Training
November 16, 2018

Big brands are opening big stores in big cities, but Nike is taking a decidedly digital approach with its New York City flagship: that is, the customer payment and shopping experience in the new space is powered by mobile technology. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nordstrom Shares Fall Following Earnings Due To One-Time Charge
November 16, 2018

Amid a charge to earnings related to incorrectly calculated interest rates on its credit cards, Nordstrom’s stock tumbled by close to 10 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday (Nov. 15). The company reported earnings per share of 67 cents, which reflected a non-recurring estimated credit-related charge...

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JCPenney Q3 Results Cause Shares To Fall
November 16, 2018

JCPenney’s shares plummeted 12 percent as a result of disappointing Q3 financial results. 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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David’s Bridal Plans Bankruptcy Filing
November 16, 2018

Faced with shifting consumer preferences and a hefty debt load, David’s Bridal is said to be planning a bankruptcy filing that is reportedly part of an agreement with lenders. The company has said that it would not affect appointments and orders, CNBC reported. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
Robotics Process Automation Rakes In The VC Cash
November 16, 2018

In a week of multiple nine-figure venture capital funding rounds, B2B FinTech has proved it plans to end the year on a high note. The star of this week’s roundup is undoubtedly data: Two Robotics Process Automation (RPA) companies focusing on enterprise data analytics and...

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Comdata Powers Virtual Card Payments For Construction Sector
November 16, 2018

Financial solutions provider Comdata is teaming up with Computer Guidance Corporation to integrate virtual card payment functionality for the construction industry. 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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How AP Automation Goes Beyond Cost-Cutting For Businesses Willing To Change
November 16, 2018

By its very nature, accounts payable (AP) is a cost center: It’s where money leaves the enterprise, after all. However, as with so many back-office enterprise functions, AP is now shifting its reputation as one that can add value to businesses. At the highest levels,...

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PayNet Links Community Bank BNB To Small Biz Loan Tech
November 16, 2018

Small business credit analysis company PayNet is linking up with a community bank to streamline SMB lending for the institution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....