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Regulation
Summer Wanes, But As GDPR Gains Steam, Security Complaints Heat Up
September 04, 2018

Summer is ending – but less than four months into the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), might complaints about security be heating up? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

International
Bank Of England’s Carney Signals He Will Stay On Past His Term
September 04, 2018

With the U.K. gearing up to leave the European Union, the country got a little bit of stability when Bank of England Governor Mark Carney signaled he would stay on as head of the Central Bank longer than planned. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Security & Fraud
ING Group Fined For Money Laundering, Due Diligence Lapses
September 04, 2018

Financial crime is drawing scrutiny — and fines — at large financial institutions. 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....

Global Payments
WorldRemit Rolls Out Transfers Within Africa; Paytm Canada Updates App
September 04, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes WorldRemit’s launch of digital money transfers within Africa. In addition, Philippine Veterans Bank will work with Fiserv to help with digital transformation, and Paytm Canada has updated its app to help...

Retail
American Eagle’s Evolving Path Forward
September 04, 2018

According to the old aphorism, a rising tide lifts all boats. Depending on context, that old chestnut of wisdom can be quite controversial, as is the kind of big-picture thinking it encourages. But, in the narrow context of Q2 and the retail world, it is pretty hard...

Retail
Retailers Can Tap Into Mobile Stores With Self-Driving Cars
September 04, 2018

Click-and-collect and delivery aren’t the only options for grocers to provide eCommerce ease to their customers: They can also let customers shop through mobile stores in front of their homes. And, with the help of self-driving technology, these vehicles can reach consumers without the need...

Retail
How Retailers Are Putting The Spotlight On Toys After Toys R Us
September 04, 2018

Major retailers are stepping in to fill the void left by Toys R Us: Walmart, in particular, is growing its toy assortment by 30 percent in its brick-and-mortar stores, and by 40 percent online. To that end, the retailer is rolling out “thousands” of additional...

Retail
NYC Retailers Choosing Short-Term Leases To Test Out Market
September 04, 2018

In order to test out the market in certain areas, a growing number of retailers in Manhattan are opting for short-term leases before making a long-term commitment to a location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Canned Wine Sales Jump By 43 Percent
September 04, 2018

While canned wine is not a new concept, the product has become increasingly popular with consumers. Beverage research firm BW 166 found that sales of canned wine jumped by 43 percent in the U.S. between June 2017 and June 2018, CNBC reported. Get the Full...