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Retail
NCR’s FastLane Mobile Shopper Enables Self-Service, Store Transformation
February 07, 2017

It’s something that every brick-and-mortar retail now knows: In-store technology is key to increasing foot traffic and customer engagement in an increasingly online industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Walmart Slows Down Plans For Africa
February 07, 2017

Walmart has decided to slow down its plans to expand into Africa, deciding to take a slow and deliberate approach due to some costly mistakes in other developing markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Gap Inc Sales Up In Q4 2016
February 07, 2017

Global apparel and accessories retailer Gap reported net sales for both the month of January and Q4 were up across brands year on year as the company showed signs of recovery over the previous year’s declines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Smartphone Shopping Is Top Priority For Retailers
February 07, 2017

When it comes to shopping, retailers won’t underestimate the power of the smartphone. A new report shows that the mobile device plays a role in 67 percent of online sales, leading many retailers to invest in improving their customers’ experiences on their mobile devices. Get...

Retail
Half Of Online Retailers Seek To Switch eCommerce Platforms
February 07, 2017

Today’s retailer is required to be quick and nimble with the ever-changing online shopping arena. Due to the 24/7, fast-paced shopping of consumers, many online retailers have been stretched at the seams to meet shoppers’ needs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
China Online Shopping Jumps By 26.2% In 2016
February 07, 2017

On the heels of Chinese eCommerce company Alibaba’s $200 million investment in India online retailer Paytm E-Commerce, China reportedly saw a boom in 2016 online retail shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Investments
Plaid Technologies Raises $44M With Citi, Amex VC Arms Taking Part
February 07, 2017

Plaid Technologies, a startup that helps FinTechs like Venmo and Lending Club access their customers’ bank accounts, has raised $44 million in a Series B round of venture capital funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Wearables
Jawbone Getting Out Of Fitness Device Market Amid Bad Reviews
February 07, 2017

Jawbone, the wearable fitness company, is reportedly getting out of the consumer hardware market after its wearable fitness devices were marred by a slew of bad reviews and reports in the press that the company has no money left. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Regulation
Fed’s Patrick Harker Pushes For FinTech Oversight
February 07, 2017

On Monday (Feb. 6), Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker said that increased regulatory oversight of the growing FinTech sector is necessary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...