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Regulation
Lawsuit Says Starbucks Habitually Underfilled Lattes
March 22, 2016

Coffee and lawsuits usually lend themselves to courtroom comedies rather than dramas, but even memories of farcical lawsuits in the past aren’t enough to stop consumers who think they’ve been taken for a ride. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
Can UK Soccer Hooligans Stop Runaway Ticket Prices?
March 22, 2016

While sports fans might act like they’re more invested in the ups and downs of their teams than they actually are, a large enough group of them can exert serious pressure in surprising ways. Many a player has been ousted from many a city when...

Why Online Retailers Go To Nordstrom To Try On Physical Retail
March 22, 2016

While this early part of 2016 has been some tough sledding for Nordstrom on the sales and revenue front, The Street in many corners continues to look favorably on the high-end retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Where Banks Could Go Wrong With Blockchain
March 22, 2016

Blockchain is on the tip of everyone’s tongue these days, but that was hardly the case even less than a year ago. With FinTech innovators and disruptors, financial institutions and traditional banks and already established payments players exploring the potential of the technology, the market...

MineralTree Takes A New Route With AP Solution
March 22, 2016

Accounts payable and B2B payments automation firm MineralTree is taking new paths to spread the seed of its solution. 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...

Most Firms Ignore Advice To Ditch Checks
March 22, 2016

The majority of businesses are turning away from advice that is, by now, common sentiment within the industry: Paper checks are slow, expensive and prone to error. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Startup Raises $5M To Combat Blockchain Crime
March 22, 2016

Investors may be flocking to blockchain technology startups that are seeking out new ways to use the tool, but one startup just secured investment for making sure that the businesses using blockchain are doing so within the confines of the law. Get the Full Story...

CPO Goals Haven’t Changed — But The Tools To Achieve Them Have
March 22, 2016

Procurement may be moving online and into the digital age, but it’s back to the traditional basics this year for many CPOs, according to analysts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Security & Fraud
Ex-NSA Director: ‘Cyberthreats As Bad As Ever’
March 22, 2016

“The threats in cyberspace are as bad as it’s ever been.” 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...