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Alternative, Traditional SME Finance Spheres See Growth
January 09, 2017

The past few years have seen some of the largest changes in the history of small business lending, and that evolution hasn’t been stifled by borders. Across the globe this week, new small business lenders emerged, new data on SME lending rates surfaced and new...

Security & Fraud
Hacker Tracker: Call Center Scams, Password Reuse Dangers
January 06, 2017

It never takes long for cybercriminals to find new avenues to perpetrate fraud. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Retail
Macy’s, Sears Closings Hit Mall Stocks
January 06, 2017

Shares of mall companies fell this week in sympathy with the announcement by Sears Holding Corp. that it would close as many as 150 stores over the next few months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Huawei To Feature Alexa In Smartphone Debut
January 06, 2017

CES 2017 continues to be a source for news in tech innovation — especially, it seems, if your company’s name starts with A. This time, an announcement from Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company Huawei means another new Alexa integration in the...

More Store Shuttering Ahead for Sears
January 06, 2017

Sears Holding Corp. is taking a dual approach to margin repair, shuttering 104 more stores and also selling its Craftsman tools unit, a top brand for the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Data Enablers: Koupon Delivers Retailers Offers
January 06, 2017

Customers love coupons. But in the current payments world, the love has changed and evolved over time. Specifically, due to the digital world we live in now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Streaming Music Strides Past Digital Sales
January 06, 2017

According to Nielsen, streaming music hit an all-time high in 2016, surpassing U.S. digital music sales entirely. This is the first time in history, according to the media research firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

New Sleep Technology Care Of … Tom Brady?
January 06, 2017

Quite possibly the sleeper hit of the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2017? Three-time Super Bowl MVP, four-prime Super Bowl Champion, legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Or at least his new technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Non-Tech Firms Hope To Get Lucky At CES 2017
January 06, 2017

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is attracting more traditional firms that are looking establish connections and get a first look at the new technologies shaping a wide range of industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...