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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Coin Laundromats to Accept Mobile Payments
August 16, 2016

Considering that laundromats see billions of dollars in revenue each year, it is ironic that customers must still pay with quarters. Some companies are trying to change all that and take advantage of the growing unattended retail market. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Audi Testing Vehicles That Talk To Traffic Signals
August 16, 2016

Outside of Disney movies, everyone knows that cars can’t talk. 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...

International
Renaissance For Asian Tech IPOs?
August 16, 2016

At least one corner of the IPO world may see a resurgence: Asian tech companies. 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,...

Retail
Agile Snaps Up Ajilus To Strengthen eCommerce Logistics Network
August 16, 2016

Transportation and shipping logistic management firm Agile Network has entered an agreement to purchase Ajilus – a Seattle-based shipping systems and supply chain software consultancy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Pinterest Moves To Selling Ads By Auction
August 16, 2016

Apparently taking a page from Google’s book – going forward Pinterest will allow retailers and brands to bid on its ad inventory in auctions.  The auctions are designed to allow bidders access to cost-per-thousand impressions ad inventory – previously Pinterest (like most other players in...

How Adore Me Discovered The Data Behind Lingerie Models
August 16, 2016

So, how did a “team of geeks” with “zero experience” in the fashion or retail industries go on to become the second fastest-growing retail company in the U.S. and a serious disruptor to the $24 billion annual lingerie industry long dominated by Victoria’s Secret? Get...

Retail
Back To School Shopping Is Up Big This Year
August 16, 2016

American families are expected to spend an average of $1,642 on back-to-school spending this month, up significantly (33 percent)) from the $1,239 American families spent in 2015, according to the American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Amazon Opening Package Pickup Spot At Chicago’s University Of Illinois
August 16, 2016

Amazon announced on Monday (Aug. 15) that it has entered into an agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago to open a package pickup location inside the student center on the UIC campus, Amazon said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

The Best (And Worst) Retail Apps According To Customers
August 16, 2016

The business of retail apps is booming. 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...