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American Apparel And Postmates Pair Up
March 23, 2016

Whether it was intended or not, Amazon is largely responsible for creating a culture where consumers no longer appreciate but demand their products are delivered rapidly for no extra charge. While the eCommerce giant has managed to narrow this window to one or two days,...

Why Amazon Is Suing Over An Exec That Jumped Ship To Target
March 23, 2016

There is a secret ingredient (or two) that goes into Amazon’s sauce (as it were), and apparently, the eCommerce giant is quite serious about not wanting it getting around. (Hint: The ingredient is not oregano.) Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Mobile Commerce
Nintendo’s First App Could Shake Up Mobile Rewards
March 23, 2016

Much like the crisis afflicting Hollywood mega-studios, it’s becoming exponentially harder to develop video games that make millions upon release. As production costs skyrocket but the odds of market success dwindle, even longtime pillars of the industry like Nintendo have started to branch out into...

Acquiring
Why Amex Is Hoping Against The Starwood-Marriott Merger
March 23, 2016

For reasons outside every involved party’s control, the potential purchase of Starwood Hotels & Resorts by a Chinese investment group has become a side issue in the political conversation. However, now that Marriott International has emerged as a likely buyer, the optics — and concerned...

The Burdensome ‘Badge Of Honor’ For Overseas Suppliers
March 23, 2016

As competition seeps across borders, suppliers are grabbing at the chance to enter new markets, especially those with massive potential to fuel growth, like the U.S. But there’s something happening in B2B payments today, says Seabury TFX CEO Robert Lin, that makes it especially hard...

B2B Payments
For Banks, A Lesson On Blockchain From The Age Of Internet Startups
March 23, 2016

The whispers have grown to loud chatter when it comes to blockchain technology and the impact it might have on the financial services sector. What once may not have been taken seriously — cryptocurrencies and futuristic payments — is today exploding as the innovation financial institutions are...

B2B Payments
Investors Bank On ‘Miracle’ Blockchain Startup
March 23, 2016

For the second time this week, a blockchain startup has secured funding from venture capitalists. 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,...

B2B Payments
Anybill, Intacct Align Accounts Payable Data
March 23, 2016

Accounts payable solution Anybill is getting closer to existing partner Intacct in an effort to streamline the flow of financial data between the two platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
German Bank Eases Startups’ Regulatory Challenge
March 23, 2016

FinTech players have been discussing the likely rise of traditional banks partnering with innovators to integrate more sophisticated solutions for their clients, a more cost-effective way of modernizing infrastructure instead of developing new solutions in-house. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...