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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Vantiv For Worldpay Shows Lure Of Size And Reach In Payments
July 06, 2017

 Crossing borders and oceans in search of the rewards of eCommerce? More U.S. firms are likely to do so in search of payments scale and potential. The Vantiv deal for Worldpay is only the latest example.

Mobile Payments
NEW REPORT: How mPOS Can Help Steer Clear Of Beach Parking Burn
July 06, 2017

With a little mPOS magic, can finding a parking spot or running a restaurant be turned into just another day at the beach?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payment Methods
In Wake of Vantiv for Worldpay, Europe Beckons?
July 05, 2017

Falling sterling and growing digital payments make not-so-strange bedfellows. 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. By completing this form,...

Retail
Alibaba Is Taking On Alexa, Google Home, DingDong and Little Fish With New Smart Speaker
July 05, 2017

In its latest effort to keep up with its American big brother Amazon, China’s eCommerce giant Alibaba has announced the debut of its own smart home speaker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Direct To Consumer: Challenges Facing DTC Market
July 05, 2017

Over the last few years, in the midst of the retail revolution, merchants have begun moving toward a more direct retail approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Amazon To Open Robotics-Based Warehouse
July 05, 2017

Amazon continues to make strides in its innovative eCommerce business. 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. By completing this...

Amazon Steps Further Into Middle Eastern Market
July 05, 2017

Amazon has officially completed its acquisition of Middle Eastern-based eCommerce firm Souq.com through a $580 million cash deal. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Worldpay Agrees to $9.9B Merger with Vantiv
July 05, 2017

Vantiv in, JPMorgan out. 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing...

B2B Payments
Hive Project Taps Into Cryptocurrency For Invoice Finance
July 05, 2017

The Hive Project, a company that uses cryptocurrency and Ethereum blockchain for trade financing, has launched its platform. 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...