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Retail
Christie’s Brings Blockchain To The World Of Art
October 16, 2018

While much has been said and written about the blockchain in recent years – good and bad – generally speaking, few have ever really considered it as an artistic venture. In the sense that anything ingenious is a work of art, one could say that...

Retail
Menswear Brands Get An Online Spotlight With Deal-Of-The-Day Platforms
October 16, 2018

Small menswear brands, even some that are considered to be medium or large, might face a challenge when it comes to marketing: How do they get in front of consumers? Michael Sacks, who co-founded Cayenne, settled on a Woot-like deal-of-the-day platform to enable these brands...

Retail
Tapping Into The Digital Economy With Restaurant Innovations
October 16, 2018

In a bid to serve customers through digital channels, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are rolling out new innovations. These technologies bring more options for consumers to order and pay for their meals, such as kiosks and mobile ordering. In one new approach, some QSRs are offering...

IPO
Uber’s IPO Value Pegged At $120B
October 16, 2018

For a potential initial public offering (IPO), Wall Street banks have reportedly given Uber proposals that value the company as high as $120 billion. According to people with knowledge of the matter, the IPO could happen early in 2019, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get...

Retail
Walmart Plans Online Store With Advance Auto Parts
October 16, 2018

To bring a specialty auto parts store to its website, Walmart is teaming up with Advance Auto Parts. Through the tie-up, the retailer will offer auto parts products and accessories such as tires in Walmart Auto Care Centers as well as online, CNBC reported. Get...

Retail
Sears Bankruptcy Could Boost Rival Retailers
October 16, 2018

Rival retailers could be the biggest beneficiaries of the demise of Sears Holdings. 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....

Retail
Wayfair Rolls Out MyWay Membership Program
October 16, 2018

Wayfair has announced the launch of MyWay, a new paid membership program that offers benefits such as insider sales, discounts on installation and assembly services, free shipping and next-day delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Study Finds New Store Openings Lead To Boost In Online Traffic
October 16, 2018

A report has found that opening a new brick-and-mortar location can cause a significant boost in a retailer’s online traffic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Regulation
Singapore Eyes ‘Bringing Together’ Banks And FinTech Firms
October 16, 2018

FinTech and FI collaborative efforts are getting a leg up and support from regulatory bodies.  In Singapore, the goal is a balanced regulatory environment.  In Europe, banks in Lithuania and Ukraine have joined efforts across borders to promote FinTech development. I