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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Partnerships And Pair-Ups Edition: Amazon, Costco And Marketplace Lenders
April 11, 2016

As the second week of April swings into full gear, Americans will divide into exactly three groups. The first group did their taxes some time ago and view this particular run of days as nothing new or special. The second group just spent their entire...

Investments
The Wit And Wisdom Of Investor Letters
April 09, 2016

Investor letters are not generally highly renowned for their incredible readability. That’s never been a real problem since shareholders aren’t looking to be entertained when they read the annual missive from the CEOs whose firms they own a share of; they are looking to be...

DOJ Pushing Apple Again To Unlock iPhone
April 08, 2016

It appears the Department of Justice’s battle against Apple is far from over. In fact, for one case in New York, it’s just getting started. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Walmart Online Chief Departs
April 08, 2016

Online retail is known for moving fast, and sometimes, the execs pulling all the levers behind the scenes move even faster. Occasionally, that’s to the benefit of the company they’re working for; in Walmart‘s most recent case, it’s not. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

CFPB’s Shifting Payday Loan Talk
April 08, 2016

A few nuggets from CFPB Director Richard Cordray’s testimony on The Hill this week hint at where the bulk of near-term efforts may settle — at least, when it comes to the FinTech industry.

Retail
Blue Nile Gets Physical
April 08, 2016

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but even the best of friends have a falling out every now and again. And it seems 2015 was just that kind of year for the ladies and their sparkliest companions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Regulation
UK Regulators To Gucci: ‘Unhealthily Thin’ Is Not In
April 08, 2016

Over the course of several decades, fashion advertisers have cultivated a very particular look for the models showing off their products. While hairstyles, makeup design and even the style of the clothes themselves have changed, the image of the lithe, near-gaunt model has been an...

Retail Fail: Gap Apologizes For Reportedly Racist Ad
April 08, 2016

If enough consumers view an advertisement as morally offensive, the company behind it — whether or not it agrees — is best off trying to set things right. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

eBay Same-Store Sales Slide Slightly
April 08, 2016

While eBay continues to expand its offerings, its sales have experienced a bit of a dropoff — or, at least, they did last month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...