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CVS Announces Surprise Acquisition Of Aetna
October 27, 2017

When the going gets tough — say, because Amazon is about to take on the pharmacy industry with its vertical-slaying eCommerce retail machine — the tough get going. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Dunkin’ Donuts Bets On Discounts In Breakfast Battle
October 27, 2017

Dunkin’ Donuts, in an attempt to increase the company’s share of a competitive breakfast market, plans to expand the number of discounts it offers, according to news from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Retail Sets Records For Store Closures
October 27, 2017

It was a record-breaking year in retail, according to reports — but not the good kind. More store closings have been announced this year than in any other year before, as retailers across categories have collectively announced plans to close the doors on 6,700 brick-and-mortar locations...

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Halloween 2017: Costume And eCommerce Trends
October 27, 2017

Halloween is a big event for many retailers, whether they’re seasonal pop-ups or eCommerce mainstays. And spending on the holiday looks like it’s going to break records this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Volkswagen Launches HeyCar, An Online Platform For Used Car Sales
October 27, 2017

Volkswagen has launched an online platform for used car sales, Reuters reports. The news is part of an ongoing effort to increase the company’s share of used car sales in Germany. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Investors Pick AI, Treasury As Top Funding Targets This Week
October 27, 2017

In a bit of a mixed bag for B2B FinTech venture capital (VC), investment backers stayed fairly quiet this week, racking up nearly $90 million in funding. VC firms’ largest show of support was for artificial intelligence (AI), and there was a substantial growth equity...

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FinServ Frustration Pushing Entrepreneurs To Try Something New
October 27, 2017

By now, there’s no denying it: Small businesses (SMBs) aren’t happy with the service they’re getting from large financial institutions (FIs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Facebook Ventures Into SMB Finance
October 27, 2017

As Facebook continues to step into the world of payments, the company is officially moving deeper into financial services through a new partnership with Clearbanc. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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US SMBs Enjoy (Relatively) Short Invoice Payment Times
October 27, 2017

U.S. small businesses (SMBs) get paid relatively quickly, at least compared to other parts of the world, including Canada and Hong Kong, according to a new report from Bibby Financial Services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...