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Security & Fraud
How The eCommerce Fakers Launder Money
August 03, 2018

“Fake it ‘til you make it” is a familiar idiom with roots in the great teachings of Aristotle, who once said that a person who acted virtuous would, in fact, become a virtuous person. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Five at Five: Brookstone Ends Era With Bankruptcy
August 02, 2018

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes a bankruptcy filing by Brookstone, Apple surpassing the $1 trillion market cap milestone, Amazon getting hit by Italian regulators, Kroger launching delivery in key markets...

International
FinTech Startups Take Advantage Of Talent Pool In Dublin
August 02, 2018

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a burgeoning hub for startups in the technology sector. The city is home to European offices for multinational technology companies, as well as banks and startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
The End Of An Era: Brookstone Files For Bankruptcy Protection
August 02, 2018

Brookstone, the specialty retailer known for massage chairs and gadgets, filed for bankruptcy protection, reported the Wall Street Journal. 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...

Retail
Uniqlo Launches Chatbot That Acts As Digital Concierge
August 02, 2018

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo rolled out shopping chatbot Uniqlo IQ on Thursday (August 2), which acts as a digital concierge service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Humana Eyes Expanding Retail Options With Walmart
August 02, 2018

It looks like Humana’s partnership with the Walgreens Boots Alliance will not prevent it from expanding its relationship with Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Poshmark And Reclaiming Personalized Retail In The Digital Age
August 02, 2018

If one flips back in retail history — and not even back all that far, maybe a little over 100 or so years —  the nature of retail was very personal, Manish Chandra, founder and CEO of Poshmark, told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. It...

Retail
Consumers Are Ready For Virtual Beauty Advisors
August 02, 2018

In order to reach frequent shoppers and boost their brand images, beauty brands have a receptive audience for virtual beauty advisors. According to an Automat study, about half of consumers are ready to use the technology, Retail Dive reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

eCommerce
The Global Connected Retail Market May Top $82B By 2025
August 02, 2018

Retail is undergoing a reinvention with the rise of eCommerce, and merchants are trying new approaches to their brick-and-mortar stores. Nordstrom, for example, has rolled out a new store concept, Nordstrom Local, that premiered in West Hollywood. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...