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The Last (DVD) Picture Show
March 10, 2016

Can specialty retail sometimes be too special for its own good? Even if so, that’s not the case for physical video rental stores, which — in specific areas of the U.S., catering to a specific type of consumer — outlasted chains like Blockbuster and continue...

Verizon Notes Three Most Common Merchant Breach Methods
March 10, 2016

It’s challenging for a company in any industry to stay on top of the ever-increasing range of methods through which fraudsters might attempt to access its data, but Verizon has zeroed in on three particular types for which retail merchants ought to be on the...

Merchant Innovation
Intel Drops $170M On VR Tech Firm
March 10, 2016

Just about every major tech company knows that they need to be ready for the imminent virtual reality revolution, but they also know that if you can’t beat the best virtual reality tech startups on the market, it’s best to join them. Get the Full...

Facebook Snaps Up Masquerade
March 10, 2016

Facebook may have gotten its start on desktop computers, but more executives than just Zuckerberg can see the pivot toward mobile that’s happening faster every day. And Facebook is determined not to be left behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Walmart’s ‘Perfect Storm’
March 10, 2016

It has undeniably been a bit of a rough sledding for Walmart of late, with many predicting the Walmart era is essentially coming to an end. Walmart, according to the collective editorial might of many corners of the Internet, is heading rapidly toward being a...

Target Greens Its Merchandise
March 10, 2016

Target’s recent commitment to sustainable goods is not exactly brand new; the firm has been offering the “Made to Matter” product collection since 2013. But Made to Matter, apart from its designed purpose of being good for the planet, has been good for the bottom...

Retail
Is Costco Facing Serious Share Price Troubles?
March 10, 2016

Stock watchers are viewing wholesaling powerhouse Costco with a rather jaundiced eye lately. 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....

B2B Payments
Waking Banks Up To What SMEs Really Want
March 10, 2016

When it comes to the economy, SMEs might just be the Cinderellas of the market — without the fairy tale ending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
Amadeus Capital Enters India With B2B eCommerce Funding
March 10, 2016

Amadeus Capital is showing support for B2B eCommerce in India through a funding round provided to IndiaMART. 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...