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Retail
BJ’s Embraces Hassle-Free Shopping As It Heads To IPO
May 24, 2018

BJ’s Wholesale Club CEO has a vision for the wholesale club: offer members a truly “hassle-free” experience when shopping in the real world or online. It’s not an uncommon vision, of course. There is no one in retail hoping to build a hassle for customers,...

Delivery
McDonald’s Testing Out Breakfast Catering In Florida
May 24, 2018

McDonald’s is testing out a breakfast catering service in Central Florida in an attempt to compete with eateries like Panera Bread. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Stepping Into The Future Of Footwear With 3-D Printing
May 24, 2018

Consumers who want to buy insoles for their shoes typically have one of two choices: They can either by an off-the-shelf insole at a local brick-and-mortar store, or they can visit a doctor for custom-fitted orthotics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
PayPal Now A Payment Option For Sage Invoices
May 24, 2018

Business management firm Sage is partnering with PayPal to make payment acceptance easier for small businesses (SMBs). 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...

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Target Sees Strong Digital Growth Amid Rollout Of Same-Day Delivery In Q1
May 24, 2018

Despite experiencing strong growth across its digital channels, Target missed earnings estimates while reporting top-line results slightly ahead of revenue estimates. The retailer reported earnings per share of $1.32 and revenues of $16.8 billion compared to analysts’ estimates of $1.38 and $16.5 billion, respectively. Get...

B2B Payments
Pentagon’s Vendor Payments Eyed In Bipartisan Bill
May 24, 2018

Senators have introduced a bipartisan bill targeted at accelerating payments made by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to its small suppliers, according to Sheridan Media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
SMBs Find Access To Finance Is No Longer Their Only Trade Worry
May 24, 2018

A new survey released this week by the U.S. Federal Reserve finds small businesses are enjoying boosted confidence (and revenues). But how are SMBs faring on a global scale? The research is favorable for companies trading across borders, too, as technology gears up to increase...

B2B Payments
In India, Banking Banks On Blockchain
May 24, 2018

Global in scope, banks and FinTech go hand in hand, with a bit of blockchain bowing in banking. Some inroads are being made in digital branches, too. Meanwhile in China, eCommerce beyond borders gets a boost across APMs, as ChinaPay links with Computop.    

B2B Payments
More Payment Platforms Mean More Headaches For B2B Sellers
May 24, 2018

Paper checks may be the No.1 way to pay suppliers in the U.S., but only by a slight majority. ACH, wire, virtual and physical cards, and other rails all come into the mix, particularly as each vie for a chance to take B2B payment market...