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How Subscription Services Are Steering Consumers Away From Owning Possessions
October 30, 2018

To help consumers save on the costs of owning possessions, companies are offering more goods and services on demand with the subscription business model, long associated with periodicals and brought into the modern age with Netflix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mondelēz Eyes Innovation, Beats Earnings Amid Snacking Growth
October 30, 2018

Amid new product launches and strong performance from emerging markets, Mondelēz International Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings, but fell short on revenues for the third quarter. The snack maker, which has iconic brands such as Oreo in its portfolio, reported revenues of $6.30 billion and earnings...

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Nordstrom Offers Extended Holiday Pickup Times
October 30, 2018

Nordstrom is making holiday shopping less stressful by offering early-bird pickup and round-the-clock curbside service. 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
Late Payments A Growing Problem In Western Europe
October 30, 2018

Late payments, as tracked by Atradius, are a growing problem across Western Europe, and insufficient availability of funds remains the culprit. Elsewhere, studies show that Slovakia reigns among European nations as the country with the highest incidence of late payments.

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Alipay Ramps Up Supply Chain, Lending Services To SMBs
October 30, 2018

Chinese payments conglomerate Alipay is ramping up its B2B services with a new suite of offerings for small businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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US Corporates Continue Cash Stockpiling Spree
October 30, 2018

U.S. corporates are sitting on record levels of cash, and the latest data suggests firms are accelerating their stockpiling. 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...

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Crédit Agricole Commences Instant Payments In Italy
October 30, 2018

The Italian operation of Crédit Agricole has introduced its instant payment functionality for current account users via a partnership with SIA, the FI said in an announcement on Monday (Oct. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bon Fleet Solutions Launches In India To Get Uber Drivers Off Cash
October 30, 2018

In India, Uber drivers are struggling to pay for the fuel they need, as the on-demand service pays its gig workers electronically. It’s led drivers to request for their passengers to pay with cash so drivers can pay for fuel, reports in The Hindu Business...

B2B Payments
Payroll In Entertainment A Challenging Production, Says GreenSlate
October 30, 2018

Payroll is not a one-size-fits-all function of the enterprise. That’s not only true for businesses of different sizes, as a payroll tool that works for a small business won’t function properly for a large multinational corporation, but for businesses of different industries, with various sectors...