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Security & Fraud
Blocking Out Fraudsters
December 01, 2016

Could the same technology that powers bitcoin be used to protect your identity? For the latest Digital Identity Tracker™, PYMNTS discussed blockchain-based security and the future of the space with the founder and CEO of KYC-Chain, Edmund John. You can find that, along with the...

Mobile Payments
Walmart Pay Ecosystem: Mobile Pay Push Heats Up
November 30, 2016

Walmart shares are up amid a push to boost its eCommerce presence to allow the retail giant to compete with e-retail behemoth Amazon. Walmart’s eCommerce growth also recently accelerated by 12 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Sweetgreen Faces Class Action Lawsuit
November 30, 2016

Fast-casual restaurant chain Sweetgreen is facing a class action lawsuit from blind customers and a Washington Lawyers’ Committee (WLC) for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs. The lawsuit alleges the company failed to make its online ordering platform accessible to blind customers, thereby violating the Americans With...

International
The Post-Brexit Fallout Continues
November 30, 2016

It’s been almost six months since Britain made the decision to exit the EU, and as U.K. government officials look to start the process as soon as early next year, it’s clear the move will continue to have huge impacts on the country and its...

Retail
Walmart’s Online Sector Gains Traction
November 30, 2016

The holiday season started off with a bang. And almost immediately, data started pouring in that shows why it’s more important than ever for retailers to invest heavily in online solutions. Walmart has been doing just that and is already seeing the benefits. Get the...

Point of Sale
Omnivore Innovates Restaurant POS Integration
November 30, 2016

San Francisco Bay Area-based Omnivore is working to change the way restaurants integrate technologies into their POS systems. 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...

Retail
Are Those Watches Sold On Walmart.com Really Cartier?
November 30, 2016

Cartier has said that some diamond watches being sold on Walmart.com this past Black Friday — for as much as $18,000 — may not be authentic. Fortune reported that the upscale jeweler said that it could not vouch for the authenticity of the watches, sold by...

eCommerce
Why ‘Couch Shopping’ Won Black Friday
November 30, 2016

It’s hard to imagine Black Friday without picturing droves of people waking up at the crack of dawn to run through retail stores grabbing up all the discounted items they can. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Loyalty & Rewards
Loyalzoo Adds Handsfree Marketing To Loyalty Platform
November 30, 2016

U.K.-based digital loyalty service provider for small and medium-sized retailers and restaurants Loyalzoo recently announced that it has added a new feature to run alongside its subscription loyalty program offering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...