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PYMNTS’ 2017 New Year’s Resolutions
December 31, 2016

Au revoir, 2016! It’s been nice knowing you. For Auld Lang Syne and all that. 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,...

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PYMNTS’ 2016 Roundup: Retail Edition
December 30, 2016

There’s no doubt about it. This year has been big for retail — big on change, innovation and some surprises along the way. EMV changed the payments game in the U.S. Consumers flocked to online and mobile commerce, robots rose in food and consumer goods, and brick-and-mortar stayed relevant...

eCommerce’s Demand For Chinese Postal Services
December 30, 2016

While some may be concerned about the fate of postal services, there clearly is demand in China. 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...

Merchant Innovation
Subscription Commerce Feels Holiday Cheer
December 30, 2016

Subscription models have seen a significant rise across commerce categories in the past few years. At the start of this year’s holiday shopping season, the gift that keeps on giving got an additional sales boost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Warby Of X: Furnishr, D2C Home Furnishing
December 30, 2016

Moving is no fun. Packing up and schlepping furniture and belongings, only to unpack and re-set up in a new location is taxing. But if part of the equation were taken out — say, the moving and setting up of furniture — perhaps it would...

Retail
Amazon Robots On The Rise
December 30, 2016

A recent statement from Amazon reveals that the current number of robotic units working alongside people in its fulfillment centers has increased 50 percent since the third quarter of 2015. Today, 45,000 robotic units are in operation in 20 Amazon distribution centers helping associates fulfill...

Retail
Amazon And Its Flying Warehouses
December 30, 2016

In its quest to bring quick, convenient drone delivery to the mainstream masses, Amazon looks to be investigating ways to bring its warehouse fulfillment centers to the sky. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Payments Innovation
Payments 2016: The Year Of Partnership Via API
December 30, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Payments Innovation
Payments 2016: The Year Of The ‘Ecosystem,’ Redefined
December 30, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...