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Merchant Innovation
Uber Partners With Visa To Drive Rewards For Local Riders, Retailers
August 30, 2016

While it’s not quite accurate to say that everyone loves Uber, for many consumers, to know Uber is love Uber. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
How Mobile Apps Are Changing The Face Of Brick-And-Mortar Retail
August 30, 2016

It might seem like a weird contradiction, but mobile shopping apps are changing the way that customers engage with and shop at traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Aéropostale Liquidation Seems Imminent
August 30, 2016

It is appearing more and more likely that liquidation will be the final fate of Aéropostale after a bankruptcy judge ruled last week that private equity firm Sycamore Partners could use the $150 million it is owed by the bankrupt teen retailer as a bid...

Loyalty & Rewards
A Referred Customer Is A Better Customer
August 30, 2016

That’s an axiom that Extole, a San Francisco-based company that offers a refer-a-friend platform for mobile and web devices, has built an entire company around. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Regulation
FAA Drone Rules Take Effect
August 30, 2016

Although commercial drone delivery still isn’t here yet, it could be getting closer. 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....

International
Singapore Reforms Laws For FinTech Push
August 30, 2016

Singapore is preparing for a FinTech revolution. 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...

Walmart And Obama Are Now BFFs
August 30, 2016

Barack Obama seems to have found a very unlikely and surprising ally during his two-term presidency, Walmart. 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...

Payment Methods
Google Wallet Now Transfers Funds Directly To Your Bank
August 30, 2016

The latest update to the Google Wallet app will enable users to make automatic bank transfers, no longer requiring that funds be cashed out from the Wallet balance beforehand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Mobile Commerce
German Railway Operator Ditches Mobile Ticketing
August 30, 2016

Deutsche Bahn, a German railway company, announced plans to abandon its mobile ticketing payment scheme, known as Touch&Travel, due to low adoption and the continuing use of paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...