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International
Brexit A Thorn In FinTech’s Side?
June 15, 2016

Will it really happen? Thus far polls show that in the U.K., with an eye on the European Union, the answer to the question “should I stay or should I go” is … go.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: FBI Wire Fraud Warning
June 15, 2016

The FBI is warning about the increasing risk of wire transfer fraud. 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...

Retail
Retail Sales Inch Up In May
June 15, 2016

Retail sales in May surpassed expectations with an increase in consumer spending that is projected to uplift the U.S. economy in the second quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Big Acquisition
June 15, 2016

Bed Bath & Beyond’s seemingly all-encompassing household good offerings will soon be expanded even further. The retailer announced yesterday (June 14) that they will be buying home furnishing seller One Kings Lane. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Neiman Marcus Feels The Market Pinch
June 15, 2016

Neiman Marcus is struggling to keep its stores busy amidst a slowdown in apparel spending that started with an unusually cold season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Merchant Innovation
Staples Jumps Into Same-Day Delivery
June 15, 2016

Staples and Office Depot saw months of hard work go up in smoke when their long-expected merger was denied by regulators and both brands had to take long, hard looks in the mirror before deciding how to proceed. For Staples, the answer wasn’t to sulk around...

Merchant Innovation
At 83, Is Ethan Allen Too Old To Be Innovative?
June 15, 2016

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” isn’t a mantra that’s thrown around much in the innovation-obsessed world of retail, but when it comes to brands that thrive off a sense of old-world luxuriousness, determining what and how much of it to change can...

Merchant Innovation
The Innovation Lessons Behind Walgreens’ Breakup With Theranos
June 15, 2016

“If you can’t beat them, join them.” 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...

Mobile Commerce
Can The Copa América Tap Mobile For Retail Success?
June 15, 2016

Most conversations about soccer between American sports fans will include the comment: “It’s the most popular sport in the world — just not in the U.S.” That’s become a truism over the years, a fact in and of itself without needing even a shred of...