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Retail
How Hershey’s Reached Consumers In Grocery Stores With Mobile Ads
March 30, 2018

Jerky isn’t just a generic product available on the shelf of the local gas station or convenience store for hungry travelers. It has evolved into a lean, protein-filled snack for active, health-conscious consumers and athletes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Payroll Cards Get A Jump-Start On Faster Payments
March 30, 2018

When it comes to faster payments, B2B payments aren’t necessarily chomping at the bit for the capability. According to NACHA statistics on Same Day ACH, nearly 2 million debits were made in just the first 11 days of service, accounting for a combined $1.5 billion...

B2B Payments
US B2B Startups Dominate $337 Million Worth Of Funding
March 30, 2018

Combined, more than $337 million in funding will fuel growth for an array of B2B startups that revealed their latest funding rounds this week. U.S.-based startups dominated, with investors focusing on cybersecurity solutions and on startups that aim to streamline back-office functions. PYMNTS breaks down...

B2B Payments
MYOB’s Reckon Buyout Raises Antitrust Concerns
March 30, 2018

Competition regulators in Australia may have thrown a wrench in MYOB’s planned takeover of Reckon. 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,...

B2B Payments
UK Bank Industry Trade Group Launches Review Of SMB Mistreatment
March 30, 2018

UK Finance, an industry trade association, is launching an independent investigation into the way the market’s banks treat small businesses (SMBs), according to Reuters reports on Thursday (March 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
HSBC Enables PayPal For Supplier Payments
March 30, 2018

HSBC is introducing PayPal support for corporate payments across borders. 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...

Security & Fraud
Under Armour Breach Exposed 150M MyFitnessPal Accounts
March 30, 2018

Under Armour has revealed that it’s suffered one of the biggest hacks in history after data from 150 million users of its MyFitnessPal diet and fitness app was compromised in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Walmart In Talks To Buy Humana In What Would Be Its Largest Deal Ever
March 30, 2018

Walmart is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Humana, the insurance company, in a deal that could mark Walmart’s largest acquisition ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Security & Fraud
Malaysia Central Bank Says It Stopped Hack Via SWIFT
March 30, 2018

Malaysia’s central bank announced Thursday (March 29) that it was the subject of a cyber attack in which hackers aimed to steal money via fraudulent wire transfers, reported Reuters. According to the report, Bank Negara Malaysia said the hackers weren’t able to steal funds from the incident,...