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Omnicommerce
Surviving And Thriving Off Of Data In The Omni Era
September 21, 2016

Like it or not, it’s all about the data. Retailers want to measure everything that happens inside their stores, but doing so could be a recipe for disaster rather than success. In September’s Omnicommerce Tracker™, RetailNext VP of Retail Consulting Shelley Kohan discusses the importance...

Retail
Ripple Effects: From Discount Sausages To Kobe Steak
September 20, 2016

Finally, gas prices are down, an insecure Chinese economy has caused the dollar to gain strength and U.S. consumers are paying less for food at the supermarket than they have in years. But while the payments industry is enjoying the uptick in checkout transactions’ pace...

Banking
Financial Crisis Still Weighing Heavy On Wall Street
September 20, 2016

According to the 2016 Makovsky Wall Street Reputation Study, released today (Sept. 20), the majority of financial professionals surveyed said their companies are still impacted by the 2008 financial crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
The Next Hot Stock — QVC?
September 20, 2016

Is QVC an investor’s gold mine? 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. By completing this form, you agree to...

Retail
Retail Labor Shortage Concerns Deepening
September 20, 2016

A good economy is good news for retailers in a variety of regards. More money in more gainfully employed consumers’ pockets usually equates to more goods and services flying off the shelves — physical, digital or hybrid. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Mobile Commerce
Why Retailers Are Watching Gmail’s Latest Updates Closely
September 20, 2016

In a world where apps and chatbots are fighting for user dominance, there can be something almost quaint-seeming about email commerce. Who cares about email marketing, after all? It’s so 10 years ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
SpoonRocket Rises From The Ashes
September 20, 2016

Judging by the number of recent resurrections, Easter has come early. 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. By completing...

Retail
More Cargo Comes Off Hanjin’s Ships
September 20, 2016

Embattled and bankrupt South Korean shipping giant Hanjin Shipping Co. is going to unload more of its ships that had been stranded at sea after the company abruptly filed for bankruptcy, according to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Merchant Innovation
Meet HeroPay, The Startup That Wants To Be Small Business’ Payments Hero
September 20, 2016

The payments industry is a fairly large pie, but the way things are currently set up is skewed to favor larger vendors and businesses — a $4 trillion industry in the U.S. alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...