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The Changing Payments Landscape Need Not Be Rocky
February 14, 2017

The payments landscape is changing to the point where scale need not be the determining factor of success. Plastic may be the big sea change of the last half-century in terms of changing the way people pay at the point of sale and beyond. But...

Retail
Birchbox Expands Subscription Service Offering to Focus on Uber-Personalization
February 14, 2017

After a rough year, Birchbox is looking for ways to enhance its subscription offerings through a pricier and more customized offering to subscribers. Up just $4 from its original $10 subscription, Birchbox’s new $14 box to current subscribers will allow for more VIP-level perks. Get...

Retail
Verizon Announces Free Apple, Android Phones With Unlimited Plan
February 14, 2017

In the race to become the top cellphone carrier, Verizon made a big announcement this week that just may change the game. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

eCommerce
BigCommerce + Symantec Secure eCommerce
February 14, 2017

BigCommerce, a leading cloud-based ecommerce platform provider for SMBs and enterprise businesses, yesterday announced a partnership with world cybersecurity leader Symantec. The partnership will enable BigCommerce to deliver Symantec’s Encryption Everywhere solution to its worldwide customer base. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Zulily’s Bumpy Path To Growth
February 14, 2017

It’s been a full couple of years for Zulily. 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
Zillow Loses $8.3 Million Federal Copyright Lawsuit
February 14, 2017

Real estate company Zillow was ordered this past Friday to pay out $8.3 million in a federal copyright lawsuit. 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...

Retail
BirdEye Reputation Management Platform Lands $25M
February 14, 2017

BirdEye, the business reputation and customer experience management platform, announced its $25 million Series B funding round Monday (Feb. 13). The company’s latest boost of venture capital was led by World Innovation Lab (WiL) with super pro-rata participation from existing investor Trinity Ventures. Get the...

Retail
Sears Holdings Drops Trump Home Collection
February 14, 2017

In what’s becoming a laundry list of retailers dropping any items from the Trump family, Sears Holdings adds its  name to the list. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
‘Cyber Confusion’ Takes Ahold Of American Consumers
February 14, 2017

According to the results of the Hacking America: Cybersecurity Perception study, American consumers are at risk of “cyber confusion” in both the workplace and at home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...