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Russian Fake News Seen By 126M Americans On Facebook
October 30, 2017

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Retail
Things To Know: The Industries Getting Subscription Commerce Right (And Wrong)
October 30, 2017

Subscription services are profitable for merchants. Making a one-time sale means receiving a one-time payment, but subscriptions mean that original sale results in months — sometimes even years — of consistent, regular revenue. The market for subscription services is increasingly competitive, however, and consumer experience is...

Retail
Toys R Us Rolls Out Chain-Wide AR App
October 30, 2017

Toys R Us, the nation’s largest toy retailer, is rolling out an augmented reality (AR) mobile app for smart devices, according to news from Chain Store Age. The application was tested in 23 locations earlier this month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Finding The Right Loot For A Rarified Audience
October 30, 2017

They say it’s the golden era of the American geek. There’s a new Star Wars scheduled to be released every year between now and the end of eternity, super hero movies are now the fall alternative to the ponderous think pieces that seek out Academy...

Retail
Amazon Lowers Seller Fees In Bid To Improve Grocery Selection
October 30, 2017

Amazon is lowering the seller fees it charges on non-perishable grocery items, according to news from CNBC. The retailer will charge 8 percent on items priced $15 or less, down from 15 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Millennial Entrepreneurs’ Optimism Is Booming — Here’s Their Top Concern
October 30, 2017

As millennials continue to grow their presence in the small business (SMB) community, the dynamics of SMB finance are also changing. According to some experts, millennial small business owners no longer accept mediocre or sub-par services from their financial providers. They demand technology and an...

B2B Payments
Bank Bailouts Haven’t Spooked Russian Corporates From Staying Local
October 30, 2017

Russian companies are providing the nation’s banks with much-needed support amid a time of turmoil for the industry, according to news from Reuters last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
SMBs Split On Hard Vs. Soft Brexit Expectations, Survey Finds
October 30, 2017

A significant portion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed by Bibby Financial Services expect a “hard Brexit” to occur — that is, the U.K. will complete its exit from the European Union (EU) by the March 2019 deadline without a trade deal, exiting the EU’s...

Retail
Online Sales Could Be Target’s Best Bet
October 30, 2017

Target’s push to focus more on eCommerce, among other changes the U.S. retailer is making, could boost its stock in the next two years by as much as 20 to 30 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...