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Trade Group Demands Alibaba Blacklisting
October 11, 2016

Counterfeiting has been a contentious topic in 2016, especially as it relates to China’s most powerful e-Commerce player, Alibaba. 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...

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Target Teams Up With Dwell For ‘Modern’ Décor Collection
October 11, 2016

It has been Target’s stated goal since late 2015–early 2016 to get back some of the old “Tarjay” magic. 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...

Is The Future Of Advertising Already Here?
October 11, 2016

When it comes to ad spend these days, programmatic advertising — using software and algorithms to purchase data-based and highly targeted digital ads automatically — is the new king. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
When Is The Best Time To Make That Sales Call?
October 11, 2016

It’s a situation that sales people know all too well: You get a lead on the phone and they couldn’t seem any less interested in the product, even though you know it’s the right product at the right time for that company. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Will Holiday Sales Really Be That Robust This Year?
October 11, 2016

Is the economy really improving? 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 receive...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Euronet And YourCash To Advance ATM Networks
October 11, 2016

There had been no drop in the use of ATMs, in fact, there are more than ever before according to Ron Delnevo, executive director of the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) in Europe. And, on Monday, the global electronics payments provider Euronet WorldWide announced the acquisition...

Security & Fraud
Apple Watches Booted From UK Cabinet
October 11, 2016

The U.K.’s Cabinet ministers will no longer be allowed to wear Apple Watches during meetings. 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,...

Payment Methods
Seamless Adds The Ability To Link Bank Accounts To SEQR
October 11, 2016

Seamless, one of the suppliers of payment systems for mobile phones, announced on Monday (Oct. 10) that SEQR customers in the U.K. are now able to quickly and simply link their bank account to the SEQR app and make payments directly from their bank account....

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Payroc Buys iTransact For Undisclosed Sum
October 11, 2016

Payroc, a merchant services and payment processing organization, announced on Monday (Oct. 10) that it has acquired the assets of payment gateway and merchant account provider The iTransact Group. The transaction results in a notable expansion of Payroc’s payments business, adding 300 trusted advisor referral partners...