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Retail
Pet Category Sales Soar At Amazon
August 30, 2017

Americans love their pets — and really love spending money on their furry companions. If there was any doubt about that, the latest results from Amazon, where pet product category sales have grown by 40 percent, is a confirmation that pets are beloved even in online...

Retail
eCommerce Firm Ocado Launches Skill For Amazon Alexa
August 30, 2017

As consumers get busier and more digitally savvy, their need for new tools to help them manage the simpler aspects of life grows as well. Many companies have responded by adding skills to Amazon’s personal assistant device, Alexa, and now eCommerce firm Ocado Technology has...

International
Samsung Co-CEO Advises Staff To Ignore Distractions
August 30, 2017

Samsung executives are advising staff members to keep their eyes on the work and avoid distractions, spurred by a recent court decision sentencing Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong to five years behind bars in a government bribery case. Co-CEO Kwon Oh-hyun sent a message to employees urging...

B2B Payments
Why Collaboration Is Key To Competitive, Flexible Supply Chains
August 30, 2017

Going global isn’t just a growth strategy for businesses these days. In fact, it’s often a necessity to stay competitive. Cross-border trade introduces a whole host of challenges for suppliers and corporate buyers, from logistics to risk to compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
Passwords Are Failing For The Enterprise, But Alternatives Aren’t Much Better, Research Finds
August 30, 2017

Security passwords endure, despite their many pitfalls, with some analysts estimating the average person has to remember 27 different passwords. But passwords are hardly the best line of defense against hacks and other cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
Mutant Malware Able To Slip Past Antivirus Tools, Experts Warn
August 30, 2017

Cybersecurity consulting firm Akouto Consulting has a warning for businesses: There has been an increase in instances of malware able to bypass traditional antivirus measures, threatening business bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Apple Targets iOS In The Enterprise With Accenture
August 30, 2017

Apple is going after iOS in the enterprise through a new collaboration with business services firm Accenture. The companies announced Tuesday (Aug. 29) they are working together to promote the use of iOS solutions within companies and developing new enterprise solutions for iPhone and iPad....

B2B Payments
Amex Takes Another Step In Accounts Payable With RegalPay
August 30, 2017

American Express is continuing its ongoing efforts to encourage businesses to pay suppliers with commercial cards in its latest accounts payable partnership. The credit card firm announced Tuesday (Aug. 29) it had struck a deal with Regal Software Technologies enabling businesses on the Regal platform to...

Ridesharing
Expedia’s CEO Confirms He’s The New Uber CEO
August 30, 2017

In Uber news, Expedia chief executive officer Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed Tuesday (Aug. 29) he will become the new chief executive of ridesharing company Uber Technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...