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Security & Fraud
Tokenization: The Security Key For Call Centers
February 08, 2018

Call centers are fast becoming a fraudster favorite. Why? Because they’re just so darn inviting. Committing fraud over the phone in a call center environment represents a path of least resistance as other popular fraud targets ramp up defenses. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Payment Methods
Why Faster Payments Need Flexible Tech
February 08, 2018

Flexible tech. The kind that scales as businesses scale, that goes where the payments go — where the technology resides in the cloud rather than on-premise with speed and security as hallmarks as old rails work alongside, and then give way, to new rails. Get the...

Payment Methods
Convenience Can Reduce Late Mortgage Payments
February 07, 2018

A new survey by ACI Worldwide and Mastercard Advisors showed that late payments on mortgages are reduced when convenient payment methods are present, according to a survey of 400 mortgage-holding U.S. consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Security & Fraud
DOJ Charges 36 Over $530M In Cyber ID Crime Spree
February 07, 2018

You’ve heard of a baker’s dozen. Well, here, perhaps, is the hacker’s three dozen — and might there be more? 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...

Retail
Hitting Reset On Online Auctions with DealDash
February 07, 2018

Online auctions have evolved since the early days of eBay. The most popular complaint about them? The waiting. Since eBay auctions oftentimes span days — not all items have a “buy-it-now button” — bidding on goods on the web can, in certain circumstances, require near monastic...

Retail
Shoppable Photos Create eCommerce Referrals For Retailers
February 07, 2018

News photos can showcase the latest in fashion and style of Hollywood actors, but it’s not so easy to purchase items from a celebrity’s wardrobe. Through a partnership with eBay, Mashable is making the task of finding that suit, dress or accessory a little bit easier....

Retail
Tovala’s Ovens And Meal Kits Get Investment From Tyson Foods
February 07, 2018

Chicago-based startup subscription service and steam oven creator Tovala has received new funding from Tyson Ventures, the investment arm of food giant Tyson Foods, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 6) TechCrunch report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Majority Of Consumers Want Digital Coupons, Rewards From Grocers
February 07, 2018

H-E-B is not only the neighborhood grocery store for many communities in Texas: It’s also an eCommerce retailer with digital features to better reach its customers. The grocer has brought curbside pickup to cities such as San Antonio, Waco and Houston, while rolling out delivery...

Retail
Chipotle Earnings Report Shows Turnaround May Take Time
February 07, 2018

Quick-service restaurant (QSR) Chipotle Mexican Grill slightly beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, helped by higher menu prices and despite declining foot traffic. The restaurant reported earnings of $1.34 per share, excluding its $0.21 tax benefit, just above estimates of $1.33, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...