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Retail
Despite Slipping Sales, Costco Continues To Crush Sam’s
February 29, 2016

Costco has been the undisputed leader in its category more or less since the inception of its category, though these days that dominance is fading some as same-store sales growth has started slipping in the last few months. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Are One-Third Of Retail Jobs On The Way Out?
February 29, 2016

Recent data indicate that in the not-so-distant future, the retail marketplace will be employing far, far fewer people — if you live in the U.K. anyway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Trump Vs Amazon?
February 29, 2016

In one of the stranger headline twists in recent memory, Donald Trump seems to be picking a fight with Amazon CEO and Washington Post Co-Owner Jeff Bezos. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Uncovering The Value Proposition In FinTech Innovation
February 29, 2016

Just because businesses are interested and willing to adopt payments innovations doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. Other key players in the adoption curve include government entities and financial institutions, says Bottomline Technologies Managing Director of Digital Banking Norm DeLuca. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
Concur Inks Another T&E Partnership
February 29, 2016

Concur is on a roll when it comes to partnerships, linking companies like Lyft and HotelTonight with its corporate travel and expense management solutions for more streamlined business travel. Even more recently, the company cozied up to Booking.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Collaboration Enables eInvoices, ePayments On The Spot
February 29, 2016

As payments innovators begin to take a look at how to improve B2B payments, some are focusing on particular demographics of businesses, with an understanding that not every business or industry will handle payments the same. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Election Season Has SMEs Stressed, Says Research
February 29, 2016

The United States is vast, with market fluctuations across state lines. Union Bank decided to examine the state of small businesses in the country but with a focus on the West Coast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Moody’s Ascends On SME Lending With Acquisition
February 29, 2016

Moody’s is moving a bit closer to the world of small business lending. The company, which provides data and business intelligence solutions, like credit ratings and research for the financial world, said Thursday (Feb. 25) that it reached a deal to acquire a share of Finagraph....

B2B Payments
Evolving Habits In Businesses, Banks, And Bills
February 29, 2016

In this week’s Data Digest, we take a trip around the world to uncover the evolving habits of business payments and cash management. From a heightened use of mobile banking solutions, to more evidence of paper check abandonment, to the potential fiscal impact of the...