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Retail
Retail Sales Down For August, As Bumpy Economic Ride Continues
September 16, 2016

Retail sales were down 0.3 percent for the month of August, the first month of decline since March, as the turbulent economic headwinds that have blown for much of the year show signs of persisting into the fall. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Bloomingdale’s Embraces Scavenger Hunts
September 16, 2016

OK, so apparently, Bloomingdale’s has taken some cues from the Pokémon GO craze. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Chicago, Mastercard And GCBA Launch Tech Pilot Program
September 16, 2016

The Windy City is looking to improve its digital infrastructure with the help of the Global Cities Business Alliance (GCBA) and Mastercard. The three-way partnership plans on identifying ways that the technology sector can help the public sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Merchant Innovation
US eCommerce On A Tear In Q3
September 16, 2016

Data released from the U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday (Sept. 15) revealed that the eCommerce market took a small dip in sales during the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Digital Banking
Mobile Devices Are Used By More Than Half Of Consumers To Check Their Bank Account
September 16, 2016

Greater than half of Americans have used a mobile device to check and/or manage their bank account at least once per month. What’s more, more than one-third check their bank account via mobile devices more than three times per month. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
Tipalti’s $14M Plans
September 16, 2016

What do you do just after raising $14 million? Expand. Supplier payments firm Tipalti's CEO, Chen Amit, tells PYMNTS where the firm might put that money to work in the near term.

Investments
Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
September 16, 2016

Ripple, the provider of financial settlement services, announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) it completed a $55 million Series B round of financing. Ripple said the funds will be used to accelerate customer growth, pursue strategic partnerships and grow the company’s team internationally. Get the Full...

Payment Methods
NFC Transaction Market Poised To Grow More Than 50 Percent In Coming Years
September 16, 2016

Research and Markets announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) the release of the “Global NFC Transaction Market 2016–2020” report, which found that the NFC transaction market is set to grow at a CAGR of 55.23 percent during the period of 2016 through 2020. Get the Full Story...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Entrata And Visa Ink Alliance To Make It Easier To Pay Rent Via A Card
September 16, 2016

Payment processor Entrata announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) it entered into a strategic alliance with Visa to introduce an improved payment and authorization program to the multifamily industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...