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Sears Borrows From CEO’s Hedge Fund
July 18, 2017

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J.C. Penney Takes Familiar Turn With New Boutique Toy Shop Launch
July 18, 2017

Brick-and-mortar stores have been wrapped up in a transformative time period for the past few years. While the eCommerce arena continues to grow, some retailers have integrated tablets, introduced contactless point-of-sale payments and developed brand-specific mobile applications — all in the name of becoming more...

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Pinup Girl Clothing’s Omnicommerce Upgrade
July 18, 2017

There are no shortage of firms selling consignments, vintage, custom and other outre fashion items on the web, but few have been in the game for as long as Pinup Girl Clothing. Over 20 years ago, in 1996  Pinup Girl was not quite the online...

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Expedia’s Egencia Enables Data Sharing Across T&E Platforms
July 18, 2017

Travel booking platform Expedia has expanded its focus to include corporate travel in recent years, but the company’s latest announcement signals a renewed effort to strengthen its B2B position. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Quality, Flexible Pricing Terms Key For Latin American Importers, Finds UPS
July 18, 2017

A new report from UPS suggests SMEs in Latin America are well-positioned to expand their global trading operations, with importers looking overseas for new corporate suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Anticipating B2B Payments Evolution With B2C Payments Trends
July 18, 2017

B2B payments company Viewpost just released a curious report: a survey on consumer payment habits and trends. Why would a corporate payments company want to dive into the world of consumers? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Vayana Lands Funding Amid India’s Tax Reform
July 18, 2017

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform has inspired several FinTechs to help SMEs handle the shift, with the latest being Vayana Network, a trade finance company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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SWIFT KYC Registry Goes Global
July 18, 2017

SWIFT is opening up its KYC registry to more banks around the globe. 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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FreshBooks Lands Fresh Funding As SME Accounting Complexities Mount
July 18, 2017

Between SMEs and gig economy workers, entrepreneurs are big business for the U.S. economy. That means accounting software for these professionals is big business, too, with investors placing about $43 million in new funding to one industry player, FreshBooks. Get the Full Story Complete the...