First, Napster and peer-to-peer music sharing were said to have murdered physical music and movie sales in cold blood. Then, iTunes and Amazon became the culprits du jour. However, a new study might exonerate any and all suspects based on evidence that shows physical music...
For a company with an image issue, payments security can actually play a part in turning things around. That’s what American Apparel is hoping for, which we cover this week — as well as an unexpected modern application of old-school video surveillance — in the...
Some Amazon warehouses provide a unique backdrop to their workers’ shifts: presenting them with stories of other Amazon warehouse workers who got fired for stealing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Having previously declined a (reported) attempted buyout from Amazon in favor of merging with Italian retail firm YOOX, the resultant YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP (YNAP) has now teamed up with a big technology player. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Predicting economic growth in a global economy is a game best reserved for only the most experienced of analysts. Given that China just released its second economic growth target in its modern history, few can accuse the People’s Republic of firing from the hip. Get...
Is Burberry about to be taken over? Some investors sure seem to think so. 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...
The merchant cash advance (MCA) industry does not always come with a solid reputation. Much like the payday lending industry for consumers, MCAs can provide businesses with much-needed cash to keep their heads above water. However, it comes at a price (often in the form...
Global corporate payments company Align Commerce is bringing its business to Brazil. In an announcement on Monday (March 7), Align said it has opened its Brazil corridor, a move that allows its SME clients to send and receive payments in the country, linking them to Latin...
Cross-border payments companies depend on global connections to service their customers. One B2B payments firm, Payoneer, is working on building up its international reach and, this week, revealed the latest market to get looped into its network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
