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Security & Fraud
Third-Party Data Breaches Rise To 61 Pct In US
November 15, 2018

Opus, the provider of global compliance and risk management solutions, announced Thursday (Nov. 15) the results of the third annual Ponemon Institute’s “Data Risk in the Third-Party Ecosystem” study, which found that 59 percent of companies surveyed said they have experienced a data breach caused...

Artificial Intelligence
How Robots Are Shaking Up The Grocery Industry
November 15, 2018

It’s a combination of the latest technology and prehistoric human need: the increasing trend of using robots in the grocery industry. It has gained speed in 2018, showing how fulfillment — in many cases, following the lead of Amazon — is relying less on human participation...

eCommerce
Instagram Rolls Out New Shopping Features
November 15, 2018

Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing social media platform, is making it easier for consumers to shop during the holidays by announcing three new ways to discover products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payment Methods
American Express Launches Go For Gig Workers
November 15, 2018

American Express announced Thursday (Nov. 15) the launch of American Express Go, a new digital service aimed at helping mid-sized and large companies handle business expenses for temporary workers, recruits and employees without corporate cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Great Jones On Serving Up Cookware For Millennials
November 15, 2018

A week out from Thanksgiving, and home chefs nationwide are inspecting their gear, wondering if the tools are adequate for the task. Some will look at battered pots, mismatched utensils, a non-functioning food processor and what might have been the first crockpot ever sold – and...

Retail
How Ridesharing Is Driving Rental Car Industry Innovation
November 15, 2018

In the 1960s, Avis turned to its marketing agency in hopes of tackling a challenge: the car rental company wanted to keep pace with Hertz, which was the top brand for car rentals. The agency, Doyle Dane Bernbach, came up with the tagline “We Try...

Retail
Startup Food Delivery Apps Savor Local Flavor
November 15, 2018

Established food delivery apps that serve customers from coast to coast aren’t the only game in town. In communities across the country, there are also smaller upstarts delivering food to homes and businesses. Take Holland Eats, which caters to 30,000 residents in Holland, Michigan. The...

Retail
Walmart Associates Train For Black Friday With Virtual Reality
November 15, 2018

To enhance the training of its employee associates, Walmart is investing in virtual reality (VR) to help employees experience retail situations like the Black Friday rush. With its initiative, 17,000 headsets from Oculus Go will reportedly arrive at 4,700 stores in the United States, Vox...

Retail
Sears Could Get $350M Loan In Financing Package
November 15, 2018

As Sears faces calls to wind down its operations, the retailer is reportedly putting the finishing touches on a deal for $350 million in financing with Great American Capital Partners, along with other lenders. The potential deal could bring the retailers’ financing package up to...