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Ridesharing
Uber, Lyft Caution Riders To Pay Attention When Getting Into Cars
February 13, 2017

Services like Uber and Lyft have made catching a ride home from the local bar or to the airport easier than ever. But a growing number of drivers are reporting instances of random people hopping into their vehicle thinking it’s the ride they just ordered,...

IPO
J.Jill Files To Go Public In $100M IPO
February 13, 2017

J.Jill, the women’s apparel retailer, announced Friday (Feb. 10) it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed IPO of its common stock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Grocery Tracker: Time Crunch
February 13, 2017

All’s quiet on the grocery front this week as there wasn’t much net movement across tracked grocery stocks. 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...

Retail
Vacheron Constantin Selling Limited Edition Watch Online Only
February 13, 2017

Shopping for a Vacheron Constantin luxury watch just got easier. Now, all you need is $45,000 and an internet connection. The company announced that it will be selling its latest collection online for the first time in its 262-year history, with the Richemont-owned brand trying...

Security & Fraud
Global Run Of Cyberattacks Linked To North Korea
February 13, 2017

It looks like a wave of cyberattacks targeting FIs in the U.S., Mexico, the U.K. and, most recently, Poland, may originate from the same source as the hack attacks against Sony in 2014. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Ford Invests $1 Billion In Startup Argo AI
February 13, 2017

Over the last few years, Tesla has been slowly rolling out its autopilot capabilities through various vehicle updates via embedded technology. Through these investments, Tesla has provided a roadmap for other auto manufacturers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Ridesharing
Frenchman Sues Uber For $48M, Claims App Broke Up His Marriage
February 13, 2017

With all the available connected technologies today, consumers are sharing more information with one another. From check-ins at a favorite restaurant to Instagramming a sunset overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, there aren’t many private moments that go undocumented. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Starbucks Continues Its Expansion Into China With WeChat Promotion
February 13, 2017

Good news for caffeine lovers in China: Starbucks has introduced coffee gifting via WeChat, the country’s top messaging app. The feature arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day, and the promotion’s name — “Say it with Starbucks” — is even a play on words since...

CFPB
Rep. Hensarling Leaked Memo Shows He’s Gearing Up To Weaken CFPB
February 13, 2017

Representative Jeb Hensarling, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is gearing up to move ahead with legislation that would greatly weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...