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...
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,...
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...
The Sharper Image is dipping its toe back into physical retail, according to news from CNBC. The gadget chain is opening brick-and-mortar pop-up stores in Times Square for the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
GameStop announced a subscription video game rental service yesterday, according to news from TechCrunch. The service, called “PowerPass,” is only available in six-month increments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
One of the biggest pro-check arguments in B2B payments today is that the payment rail lets corporate payers get a few extra days off to float cash. It’s the “check’s in the mail” argument that allows businesses to hold onto money just a bit longer...
Corporate treasurers are building up cash reserves as concerns about the economy grow, according to a new survey conducted by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Global payments and FX hedging platform CurrencyVue has enlisted foreign exchange (FX) risk management solutions company AFEX to enhance its offering, the companies said Monday (Oct. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Corporate accountants are once again bracing for change as another wave of automation, brought on by artificial intelligence (AI), seeps into their industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...