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Yeezys Continue To Kick Up Sales On eBay
February 05, 2016

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Merchant Innovation
Walmart Will Be Pumping Its Own Gas From Now On
February 05, 2016

Seeing gas stations outside of certain Walmart stores isn’t an unusual thing. However, seeing those gas stations branded with Walmart decals, logos and other designs might be a shock to certain shoppers going forward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Will The ‘ClassPass For X’ Trend Last?
February 05, 2016

Does a business model based on a fitness-related startup have the best chance of getting eCommerce into shape? 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
Why Jim Cramer Thinks Fuel Price Is Not A Factor In Retail
February 05, 2016

One of the more pervasive stories in retail lately has been the sharp drop and sustained depression of gas prices almost across the globe. With the downturn in fuel prices, though, came many predictions from retail pundits that sales would soon soar off the backs...

Mobile Commerce
Is $160K Per Second Too Much For Super Bowl Ads?
February 05, 2016

This Sunday (Feb. 7) marks the 50th Super Bowl since the rival American Football League and National Football League agreed to a playoff championship game in the winter of early 1967. As the resultant NFL has grown into one of the most popular professional sporting...

Regulation
Apple Just Lost $626M To A Patent Troll In Court
February 05, 2016

In news the team at Samsung doubtlessly find karmically appropriate, a jury has found that Apple must pay $626 million in damages for patent infringement connected to iMessage, FaceTime and other Apple software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Point of Sale
From Tablet To Table: The Democratization Of Restaurant Payments
February 05, 2016

Tablet tech innovations have driven down costs of restaurant POS software, making owners savvier while also delivering better service to customers. Plus, added efficiencies are driving up profits. In this month’s mPOS Tracker, Toast’s President Steve Fredette shares his vision for the future of restaurant...

B2B Payments
Tackling Not Just Slow B2B Payments, But Wrong Payments
February 05, 2016

Faster payments are on everyone’s agenda in today’s hyperconnected, fast-paced market. In the U.K., one of the largest initiatives to move towards faster payments is underway, and industry group Bacs Payment Schemes Limited is part of that movement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Chrome River Meets Higher Ed’s T&E Needs
February 05, 2016

Travel and expense management can be a major source of spending for any company. But businesses have various T&E needs depending on their field of work. Chrome River, one provider of corporate expense management, has just struck a deal to provide targeted T&E services. Get...