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data enablers
The Data-Driven Guest Experience
December 08, 2017

When it comes to delivering a personalized, pleasant experience, the goals of consumers and hospitality operators are completely aligned. 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...

Investments
Amid The Good (Stock Market) Cheer, Clouds Gather?
December 07, 2017

Nine years is a long time for anything to run — a TV show, your car, a bowling league — especially so the bull market that has stretched into the present day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Geotracking Gives Brick-And-Mortar A Leg Up On eCommerce
December 07, 2017

With decreasing sales at brick-and-mortar stores, declining foot traffic and closing storefronts for retail chains, shopping mall owners are using new technology to help turn things around. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Creating A Community To Create Really Personalized Commerce
December 07, 2017

There is no shortage of services selling monthly beauty-in-a-box options for consumers. But, in a world with lots of options to have cosmetics, skin care products and all make and manner of personal grooming and enhancement options delivered to one’s door, Ipsy and its “Glam...

Retail
Frightful Five: The Apple Update That Pays
December 07, 2017

Amazon takes another swing at Etsy, Apple catches up in the proprietary Pay game and Facebook matriculates a new generation of social media users with its new Messenger product for kids — this and more of the latest news from the Frightful Five, just in case...

Retail
Steam Just Says No To Bitcoin
December 07, 2017

Bitcoin (as of the time this article was written) was valued at more than $16,000 per unit, so perhaps there is no value going out of this bubble anytime soon. But the team at game distribution platform Steam has decided that bitcoin is a bit...

Retail
Why Moms Are The Secret To Sam’s Club’s Success In China
December 07, 2017

While many foreign firms complain that China is a hard market in which to do business, Walmart-operated Sam’s Club has managed to make some major inroads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Getting Accountants Ready For The Potential Of A Blockchain Future
December 07, 2017

Blockchain and crypto companies may be operating with cutting-edge technology, but in the back-office, accounting and bookkeeping strategies are stuck in the stone age. Yes, that means many of these businesses are still working with manual tools like Excel spreadsheets. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
AeroPay Creates Virtual Procurement Card Unit
December 07, 2017

Factoring company AeroFund International has launched a new division that offers businesses with virtual procurement cards, the company said this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...