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Retail
Happy Returns: In-Person Returns For eTail
February 22, 2017

In a twist on contemporary retail trends toward online channels, consumers still largely prefer to return in-store. This consumer preference can be a pain point question for digitally native merchants, especially since eCommerce return rates are categorically higher than their brick-and-mortar counterparts. One logistics technology...

Retail
Lower Gas Prices, Changing Weather Fuel US Automotive Growth
February 22, 2017

The U.S. automotive industry has long been a barometer parallel to the country’s overall economic performance. 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...

Retail
Home Depot Up In Q4, For Full-Year
February 22, 2017

Home Depot’s earnings have reportedly reaped the benefits of a strong U.S housing market. Earlier this week, Home Depot reported that Q4 sales beat analysts’ projections, hitting $22.2 billion. Same-store sales rose 5.8 percent in Q4. Home Depot said it added $11 billion to the...

Retail
UPS To Roll Out Saturday Ground Delivery
February 22, 2017

As online shoppers grow to expect, if not require, quick and easy shipping of their purchases, logistics companies have been making investments to keep up with increasing demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

International
U.S. Lawmakers Want Heavier Scrutiny On Chinese Investments
February 22, 2017

Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the federal government to increase its watch on mounting Chinese investment in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payment Methods
Klarna, Radial Team To Offer Online Financing
February 22, 2017

Klarna, a payment provider in Europe, announced Tuesday (Feb. 21) that it inked a new partnership with Radial, the omnichannel commerce technology company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Grameen America Connects With Citi, Mastercard To Help Low-Income Female Entrepreneurs
February 22, 2017

Grameen America, a leading nonprofit microfinance organization, announced yesterday (Feb. 21) that it is partnering with Citi and Mastercard to provide financial technology solutions that will assist low-income minority women entrepreneurs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Regulation
Killing The Cannabis Cash Cow
February 22, 2017

As of 2017, there are 28 total states that have voted to legalize marijuana in some form for medical purposes — and 8 states, plus the District of Columbia, have voted for full legalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payments Innovation
NACHA, Accenture Complete Exploration On Financial Services API Standardization
February 22, 2017

On Tuesday (Feb. 21), NACHA completed its exploratory effort to identify the value of API standardization for the U.S. financial services industry. The comprehensive research project, which was done in collaboration with Accenture, included analyzing the U.S. financial services market, examining potential roles and responsibilities...