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Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
September 13, 2018

The gig economy is a formidable source of employment – and it’s not full of just Uber and Lyft drivers. There are gig workers in all sorts of verticals, from arts and design to repair and installation. Some workers assemble furniture for their clients, while...

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Macy’s Is Hiring 80,000 Employees For The Holidays
September 13, 2018

Macy’s announced it is hiring 80,000 temporary workers for the holiday season, as well as adding more employees to handle online orders. 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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Jet Brings Wider Selection, Faster Delivery To eCommerce Site
September 13, 2018

To better compete with Amazon, Jet is revamping its eCommerce website. The updates include a larger selection of items along with speedier delivery, among other features, as the company seeks to tailor customers’ experiences based on their past purchases and zip codes, CNBC reported. Get the...

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Citizens Reserve Talks Blockchain’s Supply Chain Role
September 13, 2018

Businesses are coming to the realization that blockchain may not be the end-all technology that can address every problem existing within supply chains today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Discover Rolls Out New Business Credit Card
September 13, 2018

Discover is adding to its suite of commercial card products. 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...

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BofA Links Corporate Cards To Mobile Wallets
September 13, 2018

Bank of America is adding mobile wallet functionality to its suite of commercial card products, the bank said Wednesday (Sept. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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OCC To Be Sued Again Over FinTech Bank Licensing Plan
September 13, 2018

U.S. banking watchdog the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is facing a lawsuit, adding another setback to its struggling effort to provide FinTechs with national banking licenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Many Hands (And Technologies) Of Supply Chain Disruption
September 13, 2018

Complex supply chains breed complex problems. The list is seemingly endless when it comes to supply chain friction today. A lack of visibility into the movement of goods, the struggle to pay suppliers across border, and the domino effect of financial struggles that Tier 4...

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Businesses Urged Not To Pay Ransom To Cyberattackers
September 13, 2018

Small business owners are making a grave mistake if they assume their firms are not a prime target for cyberattackers. Not only are small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) a prime target, but such an attack can be detrimental to a small company without the resources...