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CFPB
New Prepaid Card Rules Survived The CRA (Payday Lending Regs Might Not)
May 16, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rulemaking authority survived its first big challenge from the now Republican-dominated houses of Congress when an effort to use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal new rules for the prepaid card industry passed by the consumer watchdog in...

Retail
Glossier And Outdoor Voices Make Fashion More Accessible
May 16, 2017

As more technology has given businesses the capability to more directly reach out to consumers, it appears that the fashion and beauty industry are taking note. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
TransAct Enables Back-Of-Restaurant Automation
May 16, 2017

The back of the restaurant is starting to see the benefits of digital transformation. 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...

Retail
Jewel-Osco Scoops Up Indiana Strack & Van Til Stores
May 16, 2017

Nineteen Indiana Strack & Van Til stores are soon to become Jewel Food Stores. 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....

Retail
Vint Condition And Fashion For Frat Boys
May 16, 2017

Though they likely don’t know it, any teacher who has ever heard the phrase “But when are we ever going to use this is real life?” should consider Penn State student and entrepreneur Allen Cao their patron saint. Because his up-and-coming fashion resale business Vint...

Retail
Warby of X: Interior Define is the Warby of Furniture
May 16, 2017

Finding the right piece of furniture for the space people live in can be a difficult task. From bulky sofas to breakfast tables and bedroom sets, furniture moving can be one of the most awkward, stressful and time consuming activities. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Lowe’s Employees Decked Out In High-Tech Exoskeletons
May 16, 2017

There’s more than one way to transform physical stores with technology. While Lowe’s already has LoweBot for customer assistance, the home improvement company has made moves to ensure human employees feel the benefits of tech upgrades. (Especially in their lower backs.) Get the Full Story Complete the...

eCommerce
Visa, Dubai Launch Second UAE Card Security Week To Promote Safe Shopping
May 16, 2017

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and global payments technology company Visa launched the second annual UAE Card Security Week to promote safe online shopping habits and help protect consumers against payment-related frauds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Sears CEO Comes For Vendors In Blog Post
May 16, 2017

Eddie Lampert, Sears chairman and CEO, is at it again. 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...