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Moving Beyond the Paper (Checking) Trail
February 12, 2016

Will consumers ever abandon dead trees in favor of paying bills in bits and bytes? A panel discussion between PYMNTS President Gloria Colgan, Inlet CEO Chuck Cordray and SVP Chris Johnson delved into the reasons why people cling to paper – and how that can...

PayPal Powers Cardless Cash For 28 Banks – And Counting
February 11, 2016

As much as digital payments players don’t want to admit it, cash is still king and consumers still use and want it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Visa Shares, Where You Want to Be?
February 11, 2016

With the continued slump in financial stocks, some names have been cut down more than others, and the average investor who is looking to go long may face a conundrum: Stay on the sidelines or start buying? Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Nordstrom Makes Its Big Move On Millennials
February 11, 2016

A new Nordstrom campaign finds the retailer seeking to get millenials looking in its direction. 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,...

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Prescriptions Power CVS’s Q4 Performance
February 11, 2016

CVS reported strong fourth quarter results, largely buoyed by sales in prescription drugs which offset the continual front-end sales erosion that chain retailers (like many brick-and-mortar retailers) are facing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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In Case Of Zombie Apocalypse, Amazon’s TOS No Longer Apply
February 11, 2016

It’s hard to say there will be much in the way of good news to report on the day that the dead rise from their graves and begin consuming the flesh of the living like a swarming host of berserker cannibal locusts. If the last...

Walgreens’ High-Tech Plans To Better Serve Customers
February 11, 2016

Having found success with a mobile app, Walgreens is looking to build on it with consumer data analytics. 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...

The Season Of Cookies
February 11, 2016

Did you know it’s Girl Scout cookie season? If you didn’t, you do now, and you probably want to buy some. That’s just one element of Girl Scouts of the USA’s strategy that helps to bring in nearly $700 million a year from a seasonal...

NRF Projection: Moderate Retail Growth In 2016
February 11, 2016

Few pundits are projecting a blockbuster year for retail sales, and while the latest news from the National Retail Foundation might not make a bold statement with its projections, it could, at the very least, reassure merchants who see the sky falling. Get the Full...