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Saks Hits Reset On Beauty
May 21, 2018

When most brands say they want to bring something to a whole new level, they are speaking metaphorically. However, when Saks Fifth Avenue speaks of its plans to hit the reset button on beauty by moving to a whole new level, they actually mean that...

Retail
Sears Announces Extension Of Co-Brand Credit Card With Citi
May 21, 2018

Sears Holdings and Citi have announced the extension of their 15-year co-brand and private label credit card relationship. The deal also includes long-term marketing arrangements, as well as enhancements to the Shop Your Way Mastercard rewards program, including benefits that were previously available only during...

Retail
AllWork: Flexibility Is The New Full-Time
May 21, 2018

The gig economy may seem like it’s still among the latest financial trends, but in fact, it’s already starting to evolve into its next form: on-demand labor. And that doesn’t stop at ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber, delivery services like Grubhub and Postmates or...

Retail
Retail Pulse: Nordstrom And Starbucks Expand Brick-And-Mortar Footprints
May 21, 2018

Nordstrom has been upping its digital efforts by naming a chief digital officer and opening a men’s store in Manhattan that is chock-full of digital features, such as buy-online/pick-up in store. However, even with its digital focus, Nordstrom doesn’t intend on changing its modus operandi...

Retail
Kohl’s Unveils Apparel Collection With POPSUGAR
May 21, 2018

To increase its millennial-focused offerings, Kohl’s has partnered with POPSUGAR for a new apparel collection that is scheduled to launch this September. Kohl’s strategy is to offer brands, products, experiences and marketing targeted to millennials, the retailer said in an announcement. Get the Full Story...

Regulation
Regulators Eyeing Social Media In Europe
May 21, 2018

Against the backdrop of social media controversy — remember Facebook, of course, and 87 million users’ data exposed to Cambridge Analytica — oversight is tightening in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Small Businesses Hear Contradictory Message On Tech
May 21, 2018

Small businesses are in a tight spot when it comes to technology. Most understand the value and opportunity of innovative tools, yet feel they lack the resources to invest in them. It’s holding entrepreneurs back, too, with a lack of technology adoption being linked to...

B2B Payments
Ransomware Increases Its Attack On Supply Chains
May 21, 2018

As the threat of cyberattacks increases, businesses are facing a particularly high hurdle in safeguarding their supply chains. 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...

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TSB Investigates Concerns Fraudsters Are Taking Advantage Of IT Mishaps
May 21, 2018

TSB, the U.K. bank that continues to face an ongoing scandal after an IT project went awry and blocked customers from their accounts, is now facing even more criticism as customers report funds stolen from their accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...