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Retail
Gen Z Leaves Its Mark On Omnichannel
December 28, 2016

Generation Z (ages 18 to 26) is leading the charge when it comes to the adoption and frequent usage of omnichannel shopping in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Bed Bath & Beyond Pilots New Loyalty Program
December 28, 2016

Bed Bath & Beyond, the home furnishings retail chain, announced that it is testing a new loyalty program among customers in hopes of boosting online sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Security & Fraud
EverCompliant Fights Transaction Laundering
December 28, 2016

Israel-based cyber-intelligence company EverCompliant is the first line of defense against transaction laundering, the digital payments space’s equivalent of traditional money laundering. In a nutshell, transaction laundering allows prohibited merchants to find safe passage into the payment system by exploiting valid merchant accounts. Get the...

Amazon Sees Big Year While Retail Stays Tepid
December 28, 2016

While the holiday shopping season had a slow start, Amazon had a bang-up run, and it’s not over yet. At the same time, traditional retail stores were warm … ish. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Security & Fraud
Flight Booking Systems Open To Hack
December 28, 2016

New research from Security Research Labs (SR Labs) has revealed fundamental security and authentication weaknesses across major flight booking systems, leaving them vulnerable to hacking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Havenly’s Professional Touch For Amateur Efforts
December 28, 2016

While many things could be in the running for the title “plague of the modern era,” one of the lighter candidates could certainly be the “Pinterest/Instagram fail.” For those unfamiliar with the term, it refers to when a normal person sees some hyper-crafty, hyper-clever thing...

Fabletics Announces Brick-and-Mortar Expansion
December 28, 2016

Activewear brand Fabletics, which was co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, announced plans for a retail expansion across the U.S. in 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

T.J.Maxx Isn’t Worried About eCommerce Sales
December 28, 2016

In the world of retail, having an online presence may seem to be a necessity. However, it’s not for every retailer. In fact, depending on the type of business, it’s a second-rate or complementary option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Mobile Commerce
eCommerce Did Brisk Business This Holiday Season
December 28, 2016

Holiday shopping may have gotten off to a slow start with uncertainty surroundings the U.S. election and concerns over the surprise Trump victory, but that seems to have changed, at least for online retailers, with the growth rate for eCommerce sites during the holiday season surpassing...