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Retail
Bringing The Power Of The Blockchain To The Thanksgiving Table
November 22, 2017

Consumers increasingly want their food to be locally sourced and ethically raised, including (and perhaps especially) on Thanksgiving. The market has been eager to respond to that need. This year, Amazon decided that an organic turkey could be the central player on any American’s table...

Social Commerce
Amazon And CVS Leverage Pinterest’s Secret Santa Toolset
November 22, 2017

In an attempt to make it even easier to get the right gift this holiday shopping season, Pinterest has announced news of a personalized Secret Santa gifting tool designed to help customers get inspired to buy custom Christmas gifts for their friends and family. Get...

The Life And Times Of A Most-Wanted Fraudster
November 22, 2017

Account takeover fraud, card-not-present (CNP) fraud, tax fraud, selling stolen financials, selling fake bank accounts, the Dark Web: If security experts are fighting it today, chances are that Brett Johnson was there when it started. In fact, chances are that he helped create it. Get...

Retail
7-Eleven Makes A Surprise Discount Cosmetics Play
November 22, 2017

When getting ready for a night on the town — complete with perfectly done makeup — the average female shopper doesn’t usually say to themselves, “Shoot, I have to get to the 7-Eleven.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Why SMBs Are Nervous About Hiring Gig Workers For The Holidays
November 22, 2017

A new survey from research capacity building program Support of Competitive Research (SCORE) released this week suggests small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. are increasingly reliant on gig economy workers to get through the holiday rush. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Australia’s Late SMB Payments Fight Starts Within Government Walls
November 22, 2017

As Australian policymakers explore how to combat late B2B invoice payments to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the government is beginning to tackle the issue within its own walls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Singapore’s Big Week In Blockchain Progress
November 22, 2017

The Asia-Pacific region is a rising star in FinTech innovation, but this week, the blockchain spotlight landed on Singapore as more distributed ledger initiatives from the private and public sectors took major steps forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Helping New-To-Country Entrepreneurs Land On Their Feet In The UK
November 22, 2017

Ask any entrepreneur, and he or she will tell you that starting a new business isn’t easy. Now imagine moving to a new country to not only establish a life there but also establish a company, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

CFPB
Cordray Tells Bank CEOs To Give More Control To Consumers
November 22, 2017

Although he is due to resign next week, Richard Cordray, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, still wants his opinion to be heard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...