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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Aquiire Snaps Up Machine Learning Tech From Zakta
September 13, 2017

Aquiire, an eProcurement company, has acquired technology from semantic search firm Zakta to enhance its services with machine learning, news reports said Tuesday (Sept. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Nordstrom To Go Private in Potential Deal with Leonard Green
September 13, 2017

Nordstrom family members are closing in on an agreement with a private equity firm to assist in a buyout of the luxury retail giant. The Street reported that after news broke of the potential deal with Leonard Green & Partners, Nordstrom shares surged over 8...

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SoftBank Takes Another Run At Acquiring Uber Stake
September 13, 2017

SoftBank has gotten one step closer to acquiring a considerable stake in Uber, as the ride-hailing company will soon formally offer some of its shares to investors in exchange for billions of dollars from SoftBank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...