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For Merchants, As World Shrinks, Top Lines Can Get A Boost
December 05, 2017

Innumerable are the stories that say retail is dead. But scratch below the surface of the headlines, and the industry may not be moribund — but instead may be evolving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Changing Holiday Shopper
December 05, 2017

The one-time shopper is the bane of the eCommerce merchant’s existence. They come, they shop, they even convert — only to disappear into the digital ether, never to be heard from again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Starbucks Rapidly Expands In China
December 05, 2017

A new Starbucks coffee chain location opens every 15 hours in China, according to Tuesday reports from CNBC. With more than 3,000 stores already in operation in the country, another 2,000 are in plans and slated for opening by 2021. Get the Full Story Complete...

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SoulCycle Partners With Public School For Athleisure Line
December 05, 2017

Fitness company SoulCycle is known for its indoor spin classes, and now it could be known for its fashion too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Russian Hacker Hit With Nine-Year Jail Sentence For Targeting UK Companies
December 05, 2017

A Russian hacker who was able to steal more than $2.7 million from businesses in the U.K. has been sentenced to nine years in jail, according to SC Magazine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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When SMBs Are Priced Out Of Ransomware Protection, They Face An Uphill Battle
December 05, 2017

When a company is hit by ransomware, the cost of paying the ransom is rarely, if ever, the full cost of the cyberattack. For a small business (SMB) operating without access to flashy, expensive cybersecurity resources, being forced to halt operations entirely while data is...

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Banks Kept On Their Toes By Dizzying Data Management Regulations
December 05, 2017

Data management is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for most financial institutions, as bank regulations continue to shift around the globe, according to new research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Financial Reporting Council Triples Its Staff Amid Criticism
December 05, 2017

The U.K. is ramping up oversight of corporate reporting as it expands the size of its Financial Reporting Council (FRC), according to news from The Financial Times on Sunday (Dec. 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK’s BBB Ramps Up Asset-Based SMB Financing In Brexit Prep
December 05, 2017

The British Business Bank (BBB) has announced a $40 million commitment to provide U.K. small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) working capital loans in an effort to prepare them for Brexit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...