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Merchant Innovation
eBay Australia Dives Into Virtual Reality Retail
May 30, 2016

EBay was one of the pioneers of online commerce in the early days of the Internet, provided through 30-day free installments from America Online. Fast forward to 2016, and eBay has carved out its own niche of sales in a crowded market. And it isn’t...

Social Commerce
Twitter Proves Social Commerce Ain’t That Easy
May 30, 2016

It’s often said that elite athletes don’t benefit as much from innate skill or physical ability as they do from an uncanny ability to put themselves in the right place at the right time. Knowing where the ball or puck is going — and where...

Mobile Commerce
Destination Maternity’s Mobile Relaunch
May 30, 2016

Moms are a desired consumer demographic. New moms, olds moms and grandmothers alike all can wield the family budget, in addition to whatever they decide to splurge on themselves. Now, Destination Maternity is making sure it’s there for any expecting mothers who do their shopping...

International
China’s Super-Rich Are Big Foreign Spenders
May 30, 2016

When the Chinese market is usually invoked, it’s only a short segue to the rise of its ultra-powerful (as a consumer demographic) middle class. With the potential to rise into the billions itself, it’s this market that most Western retailers salivate over, but for China’s...

Is Dollar Retail The Future Of Online Impulse Buys?
May 30, 2016

If brick-and-mortar merchants can claim anything sacred from the total encroachment of online retail on its turf, it’s the highest echelon of uber-luxurious commerce. Online brands have yet to figure out a way to offer mimosas while personal stylists or designers do their jewel-encrusted work,...

Digital Banking
Barclaycard’s Expansion Plan
May 30, 2016

Barclays is looking into expanding its share in markets, including the U.S. and Germany, with new money freed up through its exit from the African business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Mobile Commerce
Delta Gets Mobile App Suit Dismissed
May 30, 2016

Not every company that has a bustling mobile ecosystem now started that way, and those just getting off the ground have only now just left their rocky starts in the rearview mirror. Delta Airlines is one of those, and recent news clears it of a...

EMV
RBI Pushes For EMV ATMs
May 30, 2016

India’s vast ATM network is set to get a major facelift. 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...

Security & Fraud
Is The FBI Poking Around Pinterest?
May 30, 2016

Is the FBI attempting to get a glance at information Pinterest holds on its users? 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,...