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Retail
Taking Walk-Out-To-Pay Beyond Amazon Go
April 16, 2018

There could be so much more to a cashier-less checkout experience — and for so much less than what Amazon is spending to do it at its bespoke Amazon Go convenience and grocery stores. That’s not to say Amazon Go is a bad system; it...

B2B Payments
Foursquare Launches Geolocation API For Developers, SMBs
April 16, 2018

Foursquare is offering small businesses (SMBs) and startups access to its geolocation API, according to VentureBeat reports on Friday (April 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
B2B eCommerce Differentiates Itself From Its B2C Cousin
April 16, 2018

An estimated $1.2 trillion worth of sales is expected to pass through B2B eCommerce systems by 2021, according to Forrester research published last June. Analysts are forecasting a rise in B2B buyers seeking products online, with the customer experience the driving factor of growth and...

B2B Payments
Wells, JPMorgan, Citi (Mostly) Impress In Q1 — But Corporate Activity Falls Flat
April 16, 2018

Top banking rivals JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup all posted their earnings on Friday (April 13), and overall, the institutions beat (most) analysts’ estimates. Investors weren’t necessarily convinced by the strong numbers, however, with shares wavering for financial institutions (FIs) after earnings were posted....

B2B Payments
HP Enters Cannabis Enterprise Software Market With Flowhub
April 16, 2018

HP is reportedly stepping into the cannabis industry with a new partnership to provide businesses with financial management software, according to The Washington Post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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YES BANK Taps Tax Return Data For SMB Loan Underwriting
April 16, 2018

India’s YES BANK is tapping into tax data to expand small business (SMB) lending. 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...

eCommerce
PayPal’s Bill Ready: Retailers And Taking The Digital Path Already Worn
April 16, 2018

Wherever and whenever consumers shows up to shop, the merchant’s goal should always be the same: Make sure they buy and then turn them into repeat customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Target To Pilot Reordering Service Powered By Smart Household Devices
April 16, 2018

Target is gearing up to test a new service that relies on devices inside the home to monitor and order items such as toilet paper and paper towels when supplies get low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

International
Telegram Gets Ban From Russia
April 16, 2018

A Russian court has made it easier for the government to block the Telegram messaging app after its creators refused to turn over access to its users’ encrypted messages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...