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Geotracking Gives Brick-And-Mortar A Leg Up On eCommerce
December 07, 2017

With decreasing sales at brick-and-mortar stores, declining foot traffic and closing storefronts for retail chains, shopping mall owners are using new technology to help turn things around. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Creating A Community To Create Really Personalized Commerce
December 07, 2017

There is no shortage of services selling monthly beauty-in-a-box options for consumers. But, in a world with lots of options to have cosmetics, skin care products and all make and manner of personal grooming and enhancement options delivered to one’s door, Ipsy and its “Glam...

Retail
Frightful Five: The Apple Update That Pays
December 07, 2017

Amazon takes another swing at Etsy, Apple catches up in the proprietary Pay game and Facebook matriculates a new generation of social media users with its new Messenger product for kids — this and more of the latest news from the Frightful Five, just in case...

Retail
Steam Just Says No To Bitcoin
December 07, 2017

Bitcoin (as of the time this article was written) was valued at more than $16,000 per unit, so perhaps there is no value going out of this bubble anytime soon. But the team at game distribution platform Steam has decided that bitcoin is a bit...

Retail
Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
December 07, 2017

While many foreign firms complain that China is a hard market in which to do business, Walmart-operated Sam’s Club has managed to make some major inroads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Getting Accountants Ready For The Potential Of A Blockchain Future
December 07, 2017

Blockchain and crypto companies may be operating with cutting-edge technology, but in the back-office, accounting and bookkeeping strategies are stuck in the stone age. Yes, that means many of these businesses are still working with manual tools like Excel spreadsheets. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
AeroPay Creates Virtual Procurement Card Unit
December 07, 2017

Factoring company AeroFund International has launched a new division that offers businesses with virtual procurement cards, the company said this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
SMB Hiring Growth Slows As Qualified Talent Proves Scarce
December 07, 2017

Small businesses (SMBs) are approaching the new year with only moderate hiring activity, according to the latest data released this week from Paychex and ADP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
European Commission Finalizes PSD2 Authentication Rules For Corporate Cards
December 07, 2017

With Europe’s PSD2 fast-approaching implementation, there are still key questions surrounding the new payments regulations. Among them: whether or not PSD2’s Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements will apply to corporate payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...