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Artificial Intelligence
Will Smarter Robots Give eCommerce A Boost?
July 24, 2017

The next great robotic breakthrough is upon us — according to recent Wall Street Journal reports, it’s a machine that can pick up a toy and place it in a box correctly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Michelin Acquires Telematics Firm From Fleetcor
July 24, 2017

More M&A activity in the fleet management space continues as Michelin acquires assets from fuel card company Fleetcor Technologies. 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...

Payment Methods
Alipay President On Cashless Cities And Crossing Borders
July 24, 2017

Alipay’s Cashless Cities Week is a week away, but this seven-day campaign only scratches the surface of the impact digital payments have on the lives of Chinese consumers. Digital payments particularly affect those consumers move commerce outside of China to the U.S. and other foreign...

Merchant Innovation
O.J. And The Mysterious Marketplace For Memorabilia
July 22, 2017

In something that felt like a throwback to the 1990s, O.J. Simpson was, once again, all over the news. This time, the news-worthy event was his parole hearing last week for the armed robbery and kidnapping of a sports memorabilia dealer in a Las Vegas hotel room more...

Retail
Louis Vuitton Launches eCommerce Site In China
July 21, 2017

French fashion brand Louis Vuitton, part of LVMH, announced that it has launched an eCommerce website in China. 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
Snap Opens Pop-Up Shop In Harrods
July 21, 2017

Snap has opened its first pop-up shop, selling Spectacles inside the famous London department store Harrods. 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...

Retail
Sephora Launches First Small Concept Store In Boston
July 21, 2017

Sephora has announced the launch of Sephora Studio, a new, 2,000-square-foot concept store in Boston that will focus on artistry and skin care services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Amazon Snatches Up U.S. Marketplaces For Expansion
July 21, 2017

Just when its competition thought it was safe to go back into the eCommerce waters, Amazon pulls another trick out of its bag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Amid CVC/Blackstone Paysafe Bid, Paysafe Makes Its Own Acquisitive Moves
July 21, 2017

One bid, two bids — or, in this case, the biddee is also a bidder. 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,...