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Starbucks Brews Up Plans To Launch In Italy
March 01, 2016

Starbucks will grow its global footprint into a new region next year. 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. By...

International
Souq.com, The Amazon Of The Middle East, Raises $275M
March 01, 2016

Much like the Industrial Revolution 200 years before it, there are few regions of the world that the new age of eCommerce has not touched. Now that high-speed Internet access is becoming more common, even in undeveloped areas, previously inaccessible markets are becoming just the...

Security & Fraud
IBM Bulks Up Cybersecurity Side With Resilient Systems Buy
March 01, 2016

IBM Security announced its intent to expand its security operations and incident response capabilities with the acquisition of cybersecurity firm Resilient Systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Minnesota: Nice Growth For Nice People
March 01, 2016

Of all the national reputations to have, Minnesota arguably has the best one. Not that anyone from Minnesota would ever argue with you about it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Amex’s $1B Costco Cobrand Portfolio Sale Details Set
March 01, 2016

The long-anticipated sale process of American Express’ Costco cobrand card portfolio to Citibank has officially kicked off. 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...

Security & Fraud
PCI Security Standard Council Gains Payment Data Security Partner
March 01, 2016

Cryptomathic, a crypto solutions provider, has joined the PCI Security Standards Council to help improve upon existing payment data security infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Oklahoma: Where Headwinds Go Sweeping Down The Plain
March 01, 2016

Most people know Oklahoma for the musical and will start singing unprompted whenever the state’s name is mentioned. 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...

Retail
Texas: Yes, Everything Is Bigger
March 01, 2016

On Super Tuesday, all eyes will be on Texas and for pretty good reason. As the largest electoral prize in the field today, whoever walks off with the lion’s share of Texas’ extraordinary share of delegates to their respective convention will be a far ways...

Cash Transfers For The Impoverished Get Personal
March 01, 2016

While a number of infrastructural and operational obstacles had historically made cash-based digital transfers for developing regions a near impossibility, GiveDirectly is looking to change that. Its Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Faye shares with MPD CEO Karen Webster what inspired the nonprofit, as well...