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NEW REPORT: Can X-Border Receivables Save Rhinos?
September 14, 2017

By some accounts, the value of cross-border B2B payments could reach $3.68 trillion by 2025. With so much potential revenue at stake, there’s little wonder why merchants around the globe want to take their operations to the international stage. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Walmart Reshuffles Operations As It Pushes To Stay Competitive
September 13, 2017

When the going gets tough, the tough restructure their retail operations in an attempt to better facilitate change. 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...

Retail
IKEA ARKit App Lets Shoppers Virtually Try Before They Buy
September 13, 2017

Augmented reality (AR) is making itself right at home in the home furnishing retail space. IKEA, the Swedish home goods giant, has officially launched its new AR app, IKEA Place, to help customers virtually try before they buy. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
The Meal Kit Survival Guide
September 13, 2017

Gazing into the pantry, the kids whine that there is nothing to eat — and they’re partially right. There’s no ready food, only ingredients. To eat them, first someone would have to prepare them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Willy Street Co-op Thinks Small To Get Big Results
September 13, 2017

Everybody eats. A brief look at our nation’s Instagram feeds or BMI averages quickly confirms that Americans eat far more often than necessity requires. We don’t just eat to live in this country — we live to eat, and also to photograph the things we are...

B2B Payments
How Mobile Solutions May Help Address Slipping Corporate Travel Policy Compliance
September 13, 2017

Sabre Corporation has published the results of its “2017 Asia Pacific Corporate Traveler Study,” identifying two major trends driving business travel in the region: an increased emphasis on mobility and a growing concern over non-compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
AscendantFX Launches Mobile B2B Payments App
September 13, 2017

Cross-border payments company AscendantFX is taking its B2B payment capabilities to the smartphone. 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....

B2B Payments
Accountants Missing Construction’s Nuanced Cash Management Needs
September 13, 2017

The construction industry is facing multiple headwinds, from late supplier payments to a talent shortage. According to Euler Hermes, the construction sector, which is worth $10 trillion worldwide, is expected to enjoy 3.5 percent growth this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Travelport Hotelzon Eyes Hotel V-Card Acceptance
September 13, 2017

While virtual cards (v-cards) can offer a secure and efficient way for businesses to pay travel suppliers, some industry players have highlighted a key pain point for the payment rail: For suppliers accepting v-cards, they still have to manually enter payment data. Get the Full...