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Walmart To Ban Visa Cards From 16 Stores In Manitoba Next Month
September 15, 2016

Walmart’s fight with Visa in Canada is getting a little uglier, with The Wall Street Journal reporting that Walmart will stop accepting cards from Visa in 16 stores in the Canadian providence of Manitoba later next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The Evolving Anchor Stores
September 15, 2016

The fate of the malls of America has been a favored topic of discussion in recent years, particularly as the fortunes of malls and their operators have come to look increasingly tenuous. This has been particularly clear in 2016 as anchor stores, like Macy’s and...

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Household Income Picks Up For First Time In Almost A Decade
September 15, 2016

For the first time since 2007, incomes in the U.S. are on the rise — slightly. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, poverty is on the downturn, employment gains are looking more solid and the wage gap is narrowing. Get the Full Story...

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Struggling Nasty Gal Looking For Nice Buyer
September 15, 2016

Fashion-forward startup and inventor of the meme #GirlBoss, Nasty Gal, is looking for a buyer, according to multiple sources speaking anonymously to Women’s Wear Daily. The same source is reporting that, at present, Revolve is the leading contender to snap up Nasty Gal, though neither...

August Retail Sales: Another Blow To Physical Stores
September 15, 2016

In what may be a sign that the U.S. consumer is not as bulletproof or eager to spend as some observers thought, sales at U.S.-based retailers slipped more than had been forecast last month. The read-through indicates that the biggest engine pulling the U.S. economy...

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Amazon The Most Popular Brand On Social Media; Tiffany The Most ‘Loved’
September 15, 2016

When it comes to social media, Amazon dominates the conversation, but it’s Tiffany & Co. that consumers feel the most passionate about. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Report: Brands Are Sitting On A Goldmine — UGC
September 15, 2016

Are brands and retailers sitting on an extremely low-cost, extraordinarily effective way to engage with consumers that they are not fully taking advantage of? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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3dcart Adds Pay With Amazon To Its Payment Options
September 15, 2016

3dcart, the shopping cart software provider, announced on Wednesday (Sept. 14) it is now part of Pay with Amazon’s new Global Partner Program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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CyberArk Gets Patent For Security Risk Detection Technology
September 15, 2016

CyberArk, the cybersecurity company, announced on Wednesday (Sept. 14) it was awarded another patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for security risk detection technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...