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Airbnb Improves Booking With ‘Pay Less Up Front’ Option
January 17, 2018

Airbnb announced that guests who book a stay through the site can now opt to pay for a portion of their trip at the time of booking instead of paying for the entire stay upfront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Holiday Spending In US Hit $108 Billion
January 17, 2018

Consumer spending during the holidays in the U.S. came in at $108 billion, marking a 14.7 percent increase from a year ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Dunkin’ Donuts Rolls Out Mobile Drive-Through
January 17, 2018

There are few situations in QSR more annoying than ordering ahead — and ending up waiting in line anyway behind those people who did not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Walmart Names New International CEO
January 17, 2018

Walmart has named a new CEO for its international unit. Long-time employee and Chief Operating Officer Judith McKenna will take on the job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Trend Lab Nabs $12.7M To Boost Corporate FinServ With AI
January 17, 2018

Trend Lab, a startup developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the FinTech market, has revealed it secured new funding. 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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Fixing Footwear Blues, The Unattended Way
January 17, 2018

With growth rates that look more like tech companies and less like vending operators, the interactive retail kiosk market is poised to reach $1B just three years from now. The newly released Retail Kiosk Report, in collaboration with USA Technologies, tracks the growth and the use cases across 11...

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Voice-Activated Click-And-Collect Tool Helps Merchants Get OmniReadi
January 16, 2018

Mobile order-ahead isn’t just for fast food. Across the brick-and-mortar spectrum, many retailers are leveraging it as a way to close the loop between real-world and digital experiences — and to provide a better, more compelling service experience for customers. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Can Crypto Change The Music Industry?
January 16, 2018

Musicians have a complicated relationship with monetizing their art. 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,...

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JD.com Expands In Vietnam With Tiki.vn Investment
January 16, 2018

Amid competition from Alibaba and Amazon, Chinese online retail firm JD.com has led an investment in Vietnamese eCommerce firm Tiki.vn, Business of Fashion reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...