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Retail
To Help Foot Traffic Analysts, FourSquare Unveils Location Data Dashboard
March 21, 2017

With over 93 million mapped locations, it’s safe to say Foursquare has cornered the market on foot traffic pattern for brick-and-mortar retail locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Albertsons In Rumored Acquisition Talks With Sprouts, Stocks Surge
March 21, 2017

Supermarket operator Albertsons is reportedly eyeing a merger with natural and organic grocery store Sprouts Farmers Market. 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...

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HHGregg’s Failed Asset Sale Results In Chapter 11
March 21, 2017

Appliance and electronics retail giant HHGregg hasn’t had the easiest first few months in 2017, and it’s not looking too good in recent news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Bringg Brings Competitive Edge In On-Demand Climate
March 21, 2017

The on-demand revolution is well under way, fueled by innovators like Amazon and Uber as well as the move to online and mobile channels. Consumers expect more than ever from their delivery experiences. To stay competitive, consumer-facing companies need to change the way they operate,...

Nordstrom Transitions POS System To The Cloud
March 21, 2017

With today’s fast-paced consumers using smart devices to provide instantaneous access to products and services, it’s only natural for retailers to follow suit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Stabilizes After 3-Day Nosedive
March 21, 2017

Three days into what can only be termed a rout, shares of bitcoin have stabilized — if we accept the skewed maxim that one day’s trading makes a trend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Giant Russian Money Laundering Scheme Sweeps Up Big Banks Worldwide
March 21, 2017

According to reports out this morning in The Guardian,  some of Britain’s best-known banks have processed around $740 million that came care of a massive money laundering operation. And if one happens to be an American reading this and feeling smug this AM — don’t. Get...

Payment Methods
U.S. Bank Adds Mobile Payments Support To Travel Corporate Card
March 21, 2017

U.S. Bank Corp. announced Monday (March 20) travel card clients can soon pay via Apple Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Mastercard Creates New Role To Focus On Digital Products In Asia-Pacific
March 21, 2017

Mastercard announced Monday (March 20) that it named Rama Sridhar as the executive vice president, Digital and Emerging Partnerships, Asia-Pacific, a newly created role. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...