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Cumulus Funding Consumer Finance Co. Raises $30 Million+
March 17, 2016

Cumulus Funding, a consumer finance company specializing in providing Income Share Agreements (“ISAs”) to individuals seeking a more flexible consumer finance alternative, has announced a major funding round today (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Plume Labs Puts Pigeons To Work For The Environment
March 17, 2016

One of London’s most iconic attractions is going to see the pigeons flock together in Trafalgar Square. However, at least a handful of those oft-disparaged “flying rats” will be serving a higher purpose than posing in tourists’ photos. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Sports Authority Sues Suppliers In Cagey Credit Move
March 17, 2016

Since filing for bankruptcy at the beginning of March, Sports Authority has had a rough go of things as it’s attempted to straighten out its finances. Its latest tactic, though, is sure to turn previous allies against them. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Does Omnichannel Create Circular Commerce?
March 17, 2016

Omnichannel is the clear future of retail — except, perhaps, in the one way that it isn’t. 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...

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Sony Gives Virtual Reality Competitors 6-Month Head Start
March 17, 2016

As Oculus has just weeks remaining in its countdown to the release of its highly anticipated Rift virtual reality headset, one of its biggest competitors just announced that Oculus will win the battle for headlines at the time of launch — at least, that is,...

Zara Gets Its (Unisex) Pants Pulled Down
March 17, 2016

Zara’s “Ungendered” line certainly seems like a nice idea in theory, but — in light of the public backlash that the retailer has been met with — the ostensibly gender-neutral clothing line has brought to light some key lessons for brands that might not be...

The Luxury Disconnect
March 17, 2016

O2O is an increasingly large part of the retail experience — save for, surprisingly, those brands on the higher end of the spectrum. A new study examines the curious phenomenon of luxury retailers lagging behind in O2O commerce and what they can do to get...

Nike Makes ‘Back To The Future’ Footwear A Reality
March 17, 2016

Cue the Huey Lewis and grab your hoverboard, because the future is finally here … almost. 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...

Lord & Taylor Settles With FTC Over Paid Posts
March 17, 2016

Facing charges that it deceived consumers with paid ads that were presented as objective articles, Lord & Taylor has opted to settle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...