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Retail
How Chubbies Went From A Cult Fave To A Highly Imitated Brand
August 08, 2018

There are brands that claim to take the customer experience to the max — and then there are brands that redefine what exactly the max means. Chubbies is among the latter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Delivery
eCommerce, Delivery Firms Turn Attention To Supply Chain, Logistics
August 08, 2018

As eCommerce and delivery companies fight an increasingly tough battle to streamline costs and compete for customers, a number of firms are moving to take control over logistics and distribution, as the cost savings and efficiencies can help accelerate growth and lower the expense of...

Retail
Casper Plans Brick-And-Mortar Expansion
August 08, 2018

As Casper seeks to fight off competition from internet imitators, the mattress and sleep retailer is looking to open the doors of 200 brick-and-mortar stores. The retailer aims to expand its identity from a place to buy a mattress to a destination to purchase a...

Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch Adds Venmo To Mobile Apps
August 08, 2018

Abercrombie & Fitch is adding Venmo to its app, and the Hollister app, in an effort to bring a payment option geared towards millennials to its platform. The apps are important to the retailer’s resurgence — they’re the digital channels seeing the most growth for...

Retail
How Hotels And C-Stores Can Tap Into Luggage Storage
August 08, 2018

Travelers often face a dilemma when they are exploring a city: Where can they store their bags when they check out of their accommodations and still want to visit a city’s attractions? Services like Stasher seek to meet this need by connecting travelers with local...

B2B Payments
OpenPort Stores Logistics Data On Fr8 Network Blockchain For Faster Supplier Payments
August 08, 2018

Logistics technology provider OpenPort has announced a partnership with blockchain company Fr8 Network in a deal that will enable OpenPort to connect its customers to blockchain solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
UK Government Urged To Break Up Financial Reporting Council
August 08, 2018

The U.K. government heard calls this week to break up its Financial Reporting Council (FRC), separating the body’s audit watchdog and corporate governance roles into two regulators, reports in City A.M. said Tuesday (Aug. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
ProofPoint Warns Of Bank Trojans: A Massive Threat Executives May Overlook
August 08, 2018

Warnings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation have enterprises worried about cybersecurity — specifically, concerns about ransomware attacks. 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...

B2B Payments
SWIFT Cleared To Link Into TIPS
August 08, 2018

Payments messaging service SWIFT has received clearance to provide access to the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) payment scheme, the company said Tuesday (Aug. 7). In an announcement on its website, SWIFT said that, beginning Nov. 30, financial services customers can connect to the TIPS...