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B2B Payments
SMB Self-Confidence Only Goes So Far
July 27, 2016

Small businesses present some conflicting views on the U.S. economy these days. SMEs are often dubbed the “lifeblood” of the economy, so small business success should promote economic success, right? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Loyalty & Rewards
Say Hello To ‘The Internet of Loyalty’
July 27, 2016

Ever heard of a government wanting to give its citizens and tourists points for coming to town and using services? Loyyal’s blockchain-powered loyalty platform is doing exactly that for the government of Dubai. Loyyal CEO and co-founder Greg Simon recently explained why the blockchain, why...

Payments Innovation
Giving Payments Innovation To The Charity Market
July 27, 2016

As more people rely solely on digital payment methods, charity organizations that have traditionally been cash-only are feeling left behind. The July edition of the Developer Tracker™ features an interview with DipJar CIO Chris Whatley on how going digital can turn donations into an impulse...

Payment Methods
Banks To Splinter In The Wake Of 2016 Elections?
July 26, 2016

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, and perhaps banking may be the industry that brings Republicans and Democrats to work together across the aisle. As The New York Times noted recently, both parties have put language in their respective platforms unveiled at their conventions...

eCommerce
Daily Data Dive: Mobile Shopping’s Share Of eCommerce
July 26, 2016

Any retailer who has not already invested heavily in a mobile-friendly interface and in-house app might be wishing they had. Demandware, an eCommerce software provider, claims that “mobile-first” is long gone, and we are now “on the fast track to mobile-only.” Get the Full Story...

Retail
Walmart Is Embracing ‘Ugly’ Food
July 26, 2016

As food waste is becoming an increasingly acknowledged problem in the U.S., Walmart is taking an unusually sound step to address the issue. They are selling ugly produce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Ahold-Delhaize Merger A Done Deal
July 26, 2016

The final gate has been cleared for the Ahold-Delhaize Merger, as the FTC has officially signed off on the deal that will create the fourth largest grocery company in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Donna Karan Brand Sold For $650M
July 26, 2016

LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy ) and G-III apparel have come to a final agreement on Donna Karan International, parent firm of both Donna Karan and DKNY. The transaction’s total values will clock in at $650 million with customary adjustments at closing. The deal is...

Redbox Going Private, Agrees To $1.6 Billion Sale
July 26, 2016

Outerwall, the company that owns the DVD rental kiosk company Redbox, has agreed to sell its holdings in the struggling DVD rental company (including debt) to Apollo Global Management for $1.6 billion, according to various media reports on Monday (July 25). Get the Full Story Complete...