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Global Payments
Visa Offers payWave In India; PayPoint Teams Up With Anywhere Sim
July 18, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Visa’s offering of payWave in India as the country moves to a cashless economy. In addition, PayPoint has linked up with the U.K.’s Anywhere Sim, while the U.A.E.’s RAKBANK is working...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Amazon In Talks To Acquire India’s MedPlus
July 18, 2018

Amazon is reportedly engaged in deal talks about acquiring MedPlus, the Indian pharmacy chain. 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...

Security & Fraud
Microsoft Launches Bounty Program For Digital Identity Services
July 18, 2018

Microsoft announced on Tuesday (July 17) a new program in which it will pay hackers between $500 and $100,000 if they can break into its digital identity services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Build-A-Bear Bounces Back With New Promotion
July 18, 2018

If it first you don’t succeed, cause mobs to form or a social media explosion to rage, there is really only on thing to do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Marketplaces For Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences
July 18, 2018

Luminaries such as professional athletes want to offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to consumers, but they have to get the word out and accept bookings before they provide them with unforgettable experiences. Marketplaces like IfOnly seek to take the manual aspect out of booking unique experiences –...

Retail
Nordstrom Partners With Casper For Latest Pop-Up Store
July 18, 2018

Pop-In@Nordstrom has partnered with Casper, the global sleep company, to launch a pop-up store. 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...

Retail
Custom Furniture, On Demand
July 18, 2018

“What if buying a couch were as comfortable as lying on one?” 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...

Retail
ShippingEasy Teams Up With Wish Marketplace
July 18, 2018

In order to help Wish users with their shipping needs, ShippingEasy has integrated into the marketplace’s shopping app. Through the partnership, Wish customers can track orders and print shipping labels, the company said in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Target Rolls Out Emojis For Self-Checkout
July 18, 2018

To make self-checkout more user-friendly and enjoyable, Target has rolled out updates to the experience. For example, Target is now allowing consumers to select produce by using emojis, the retailer said in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...