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Retail
U.S. Consumers Favor Small Biz Over Big Malls
November 24, 2017

Good news for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): Spending growth at mom and pop shops has outpaced that of the big chains in both of the past two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Why There’s Holiday Gold In Black Yoga Pants  
November 24, 2017

This holiday season consumers seem primed to shop til they drop - with holiday sales projected to grow 3 to 4 percent. Bu they’re not buying apparel, unless it’s athleisure, and not things unless it’s home furnishings. Yes, Sarah Quinlan, senior vice president of market...

Mobile Commerce
Samsung’s Next Move Could Be Bendable Galaxy
November 24, 2017

Samsung may have beat Apple in adding “X” into the name of its smartphone, but that doesn’t mean the Korean technology company has been able to surpass its biggest rival in terms of sales. But according to news from The New York Post, Samsung could strike its...

Retail
Why Retailers Want Consumers To Use Personal Shoppers
November 24, 2017

Retailers are always trying to learn more about their customers, and personal shopping is fast becoming a popular and important tool enabling them to gain key insight into the latest trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
The Gift Of Better Giving
November 24, 2017

Giving good gifts is hard work. It’s also expensive. 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 completing this form, you...

Retail
Busting The Door Busters On Black Friday
November 24, 2017

What has a pre-season, post-season, and championship playoff? 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 completing this form, you...

Retail
Black Friday’s Not Dead; It’s Just Flown The Coop
November 24, 2017

America invented Thanksgiving, but it has mostly kept that holiday to itself. The day after Thanksgiving, however, is another story. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Banking
New York Venture Bank Seeks National Bank Charter
November 23, 2017

New York Venture Bank, a new financial institution (FI) created by big names in the financial services industry, has applied for a national bank charter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Payment Methods
German Court Rules Against PayPal’s Purchase Protection Plan
November 23, 2017

Digital payment services company PayPal was recently dealt a blow in a lawsuit in Germany over its purchase protection policy, a plan that issues refunds to consumers in cases where they did not receive purchased products or goods, or where the items arrived different than...