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Security & Fraud
Warning! Update Experian – Free Credit Report And myFICO Mobile Apps
October 13, 2016

Users of the Experian - Free Credit Report and myFICO Mobile apps are advised to get the iOS updates. A security weakness identified by Verify.ly could have allowed attackers to access user login credentials on older versions of the clients. The problem has been fixed,...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
At Home And Synchrony Financial Team Up To Offer Loyalty-Based Credit Cards
October 13, 2016

At Home Group announced on Wednesday (Oct. 12) that shoppers looking to decorate or refresh their living spaces with the latest in home décor will soon be able to take advantage of consumer rewards and flexible payment options offered by a new consumer financing program through...

Regulation
Stumpf Is Out At Wells Fargo
October 13, 2016

Given the sum total of recent events, it is not terribly surprising that John Stumpf has announced his resignation as chairman and CEO of Well Fargo bank.  There are some situations that are immune to spin — and in the wake of the very public...

Skagen Launches Smartwatch: Too Minimalist?
October 13, 2016

Skagen watches are an homage to its namesake seaside village in Denmark. That’s according to the brand, which adds that its “sense of purpose” related to that little town — where “the North and Baltic Sea meet” — translates to a focus on its modern Danish...

Hooch App Raises A Glass To Raising $1.5M
October 13, 2016

Subscription-based drink startup Hooch is clinking glasses after raising $1.5 million from investors that included celebrities like Chris Burch, Russell Simmons and Shaun White. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Loyalty & Rewards
Loyalzoo Raises Funding For US Expansion
October 13, 2016

Loyalzoo, a U.K. digital loyalty service for SME retailers and eateries, is raising £500,000 in funding to support ongoing growth and establishing operations in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Vera Bradley Customers Left Holding The Bag After Hack
October 13, 2016

When a company’s data is hacked, there’s the question of “who’s holding the bag?” In this case, it’s handbag company Vera Bradley and potentially its customers who shopped between July 25 and Sept. 23. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Delivery
Groupon Expands Food Delivery Service To St. Louis
October 13, 2016

Groupon announced on Wednesday (Oct.12) that its on-demand food delivery service, Groupon To Go, has expanded to St. Louis. 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...

Ask The Doctor To Start Accepting Bitcoin As Payment
October 13, 2016

Canadian startup Ask The Doctor announced Ask The Doctor To Start Accepting Bitcoin As Payment on Wednesday (Oct. 12) it is now accepting bitcoin as a new way to further help protect its patients’ privacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...