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Amazon To End 2015 At All-Time High
December 30, 2015

It’s been a big week for Amazon. 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 completing this form, you agree...

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FBI Challenges Tech Giants On Encryption
December 30, 2015

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking to challenge technology companies to do more as it reacts to terrorism threats after the attacks that came in the last several weeks in both California and Paris. The key thrust, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Dec. 29), comes...

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Instacart’s Price Hike
December 30, 2015

It seems delivered grocery enthusiasts will soon be digging a bit deeper in their wallets to pay for the privilege of avoiding the supermarket and the terrifying realness of human interaction. Instacart has announced it will be charging more to deliver groceries. Get the Full Story Complete...

Security & Fraud
Why Consumers Might Have A Tough Time Returning Gifts
December 30, 2015

Enabling frictionless and convenient returns has become a major selling point for retailers, but new fraud rules could be standing in the way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Can Digital Ads Work In An Omnichannel World?
December 30, 2015

More than ever, shoppers are taking advantage of the ability to move quickly between channels – online, mobile and in-store – to purchase the items they want, when they want them. But the onset of omnichannel shopping opportunities brings a new challenge to merchant advertisers...

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Will 2016 Be The Year Of Money Transfer Consolidation?
December 30, 2015

The money transfer industry is ripe and ready for consolidation. 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 completing this...

Payment Methods
Store Fronts Thrived In 2015 — And 2016 Looks Good, Too
December 30, 2015

This past year was a good one for store front businesses, as measured by the Index by the same name. SMB growth for those hyperlocal businesses that you’d find on Main Street USA far outpaced the U.S. economy. Here's what happened, and what might be...

The Year That Will Be: What To Watch In 2016
December 30, 2015

2015, with respect to FinTech investments, came in like a lion with big funding rounds and unicorn designations flying around at warp speed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

International
How China Is Setting The Tone For FinTech Innovation
December 29, 2015

As the FinTech industry heats up in the U.S., there’s one particular country that’s setting the pace for the financial tech world: China and its Internet companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...