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Alibaba Unveils 11-11 Promotions 11 Days Early
November 01, 2017

Ahead of China’s annual Global Shopping Festival on Nov. 11, eCommerce giant Alibaba has announced a variety of retail promotions, events and deals for Chinese shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Consumer Confidence Hits A 17-Year High
November 01, 2017

Some good news going into the holiday shopping season — consumers are feeling the best they have about their personal financial situations in almost two decades. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payment Methods
Samsung Pay: From Mobile Payment Method To Commerce Enabler
November 01, 2017

Two years ago, when Samsung Pay entered the mobile payments scene, it did what Apple and Android a year before it had not: It made mobile payment capabilities at the physical point of sale (POS) more or less ubiquitous right out of the gate. Get...

Merchant Innovation
Stripe Atlas Adds Founder’s Stock Issuance Tool
October 31, 2017

Quick. Think tech. Think tech startup. 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 agree to...

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Tiffany Tries Out Pop-Ups In NYC
October 31, 2017

For those looking for more opportunities to add a bit of sparkle to their lives this holiday season, or perhaps to the life of someone else, Tiffany & Co. has some good news: The historic jewelry brand will be opening two pop-up stores in New...

Retail
Best Buy Upgrades Its Shipping For Christmas
October 31, 2017

Best Buy is making it easier for customers to order online this holiday season by both making online ordering free and by expanding the range of its same-day delivery service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Tapping Into The Stranger Side Of Commerce
October 31, 2017

Netflix has changed the name of the game when it comes to the concept of a broadcasting “runaway hit.” A phenomenon that was once stretched out over the course of a six-month viewing season — and nearly two-dozen post-episode water cooler conversations — has now been...

Retail
Things To Know: Store Front Business Index Predictions Vs. Reality
October 31, 2017

Making predictions about the future of the economy is a difficult and often imprecise endeavor. Look no further for verification than the burst of the housing bubble in 2008 and the accompanying market crash. But, for businesses and investors looking to confront future market conditions,...

Retail
How Millennials Are Propelling Halloween To New Retail Heights
October 31, 2017

Retailers are set to clean up this Halloween, as 2017 is looking to be a record-setter for consumer spending during the holiday. With 179 million Americans planning to celebrate, up from 171 million last year, sales are projected to surpass those of 2016, which itself...