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Retail
Affinity Startup Creates Fashion Site
December 02, 2016

Former Google employee Abigail Holtz is looking to help shoppers discover the right apparel with her new startup Affinity, which offers a “Pandora for fashion” type functionality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
El Pollo Loco’s App Serves Up Online Ordering
December 02, 2016

Fire-grilled chicken chain El Pollo Loco announced the launch of its new mobile app and online ordering platform on Thursday (Dec. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Data Enablers: Quotient Tech Changes Name
December 02, 2016

Many companies go through name changes. Google was originally called BackRub. Nissan was formerly Datsun. And Accenture was previously known as Andersen Consulting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz To Resign In 2017
December 02, 2016

Starbucks announced a new leadership structure on Thursday (Dec. 1) that it said will help to usher in a new wave a digital growth. As of April 3, 2017, the company’s longtime CEO and Chairman Howard Schultz will step down from his role and will...

Merchant Innovation
First Canadian Amazon Launchpad Store Opens
December 02, 2016

Amazon.ca announced Thursday (Dec. 1) that it is expanding Amazon Launchpad into Canada. Amazon Launchpad is an online store that showcases hundreds of different innovative products that are available for purchase by Canadian consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Investments
Theranos Puts $100M Hole In Murdoch’s Pocket
December 02, 2016

Even Rupert Murdoch, famed and mega-wealthy media baron, may be feeling the pinch of this failed investment. 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...

Digital Banking
Pepper Is Teaming Up With Playbuzz To Make Mobile Banking Fun
December 02, 2016

Pepper, the mobile banking app by Israeli Bank Leumi, is aiming to lure millennials to the service by teaming up with Playbuzz, the digital authoring platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
AngelList Acquires Product Hunt
December 02, 2016

AngelList, a startup that helps companies hook up with investors, announced Thursday (Dec. 1) it has acquired Product Hunt, the website that lets users discover new things in technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Security & Fraud
US Has More Work To Do To Curb Money Laundering
December 02, 2016

The U.S. is falling short when it comes to effectively investigating and prosecuting money laundering and terrorist financing by shell companies, real estate agents and investment advisers, among others, according to a new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Get the Full Story Complete...