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Retail
Madison Reed Announces New Funding And CMO
February 10, 2017

Called by some the Warby Parker of hair color, Madison Reed has announced $13 million in new venture capital funding and a newly hired CMO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Department Store Outlook Grim For 2017
February 10, 2017

It looks like more bad news for the U.S. department store sector. After a subpar holiday shopping season, research firm Moody’s announced that it had revised down its forecast for the sector’s operating income. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Alibaba Defends Itself Against Counterfeit Accusations
February 10, 2017

Alibaba Group Holding has alleged that an intellectual property (IP) agency was filing false complaints against vendors on its eCommerce platforms, calling for a boycott of the agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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CEO Identity Crisis For Honest Company?
February 10, 2017

The rumor mill has been churning over at Honest Company, according to a few inside sources as reported by Recode this week. 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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Shopify Won’t Pull Breitbart Products, CEO Says
February 10, 2017

Silicon Valley tech executives have been some of the most vocal opponents of President Donald Trump and his administration since the early campaign trail (with the notable exception of Peter Thiel). Recently, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced he would be stepping down from his position...

Retail
Matterport, Google Bring VR To Mobile Web
February 10, 2017

California-based immersive media platform and technology company Matterport recently announced that WebVR is now supported on Google Daydream-ready phones — including Google’s Pixel, the Moto Z and the Huawei Mate Pro 9. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Tracker: All Eyes On China
February 10, 2017

After a couple weeks without major movement, investors and acquirers are showing interest in bitcoin. First, CoinDesk acquired San Francisco-based bitcoin and blockchain investing news and market data startup Lawnmower for an undisclosed amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Fast Funds For Freelancers
February 10, 2017

Freelancers no longer want to wait for paper checks or bank settlements. Speed is of the essence when it comes to getting paid. Work Market has debuted two payment options to bring mobile functions and timeliness to freelancers in their local currencies, as CEO Stephen Dewitt explains.

Security & Fraud
Health Care Information More Valuable Than Credit Card Data For Hackers
February 10, 2017

Health care information about an individual is more valuable to bad guys than credit card information, according to Xerox’s 2017 eHealth survey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...