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Worldpay’s Plan For Payments
January 22, 2018

Technology services, merchant services, payments processing: These terms woefully minimize the range of needs merchants face in today’s mobile, digital world — and they often fall short of accurately describing the solutions innovators are bringing to market to help merchants maximize their potential. Get the...

Investments
Mania And Madness: A History Of Things People Liked Too Much
January 20, 2018

Did you know that mania is considered a mental illness? Google Dictionary defines it as a “mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions and overactivity.” Among its synonyms are “madness,” “insanity” and “lunacy.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Cross-border Payments
Patent Deal Struck Between Google And Tencent
January 19, 2018

Google has inked a pact with China’s multinational investment holding conglomerate Tencent Holdings in a deal that cross-licenses a number of patents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
Can Curve Make Smart Cards Work Where Others Have Failed?
January 19, 2018

There have been a lot of smart card products announced over the last few years — Plastc, Coin, Stratos — that have generated a lot of buzz, but haven’t really had much success taking hold. Plastc blew up on launch and went under with $9 million worth...

Investments
Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017
January 19, 2018

Automakers that want in on ridesharing, self-driving cars or innovative car financing options aren’t always developing their own technologies or starting their own ventures. Some are taking an alternate approach to speed up development or add new business lines: They’re simply investing in another company...

Retail
Come On, Give Me Some Hair (Care Products)
January 19, 2018

Some entrepreneurs want to change the world. Some come to the market hoping to disrupt a segment, burn everything that came before them and recreate whatever vertical they have taken on in their own image. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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New Instagram Features For Brands To Love And Hate
January 19, 2018

Instagram’s brand discovery game is strong. 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. By completing this form, you agree to...

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‘Costco For Millennials’ Attracts Big Investors
January 19, 2018

A popular eCommerce retailer, which has been called the “Costco for millennials,” is attracting potential investors, according to The New York Post. Both General Mills and Bed Bath & Beyond are considering investing in Boxed.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Reebok Wants To Reboot Gas Stations For Fitness
January 19, 2018

Reebok wants to make the average gas station a healthier place. According to a post on its website, the fitness and athletic apparel company is trying to see if the future of gas stations can be as fit as electric cars, which are displacing their...