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Wither Cash In The UK?
December 11, 2015

Though the death of cash has been greatly exaggerated, to cop a phrase from Mark Twain, at least in the United Kingdom that hoary old medium of exchange is starting to wheeze a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Uber Has Ugly Christmas Sweaters On Demand
December 11, 2015

Is there anything Uber won’t deliver? Food, kittens, ice cream cones and, most notably, groups of drunken millennials on any given Saturday night have all made the list in the past. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

How Walmart And Target Change The Face Of Makeup
December 11, 2015

Over the past year, makeup manufacturers have felt pressure from major retailers like Walmart and Target to disclose, and ultimately phase out, potentially harmful chemicals in the product formulas in their stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Merchant Innovation
Been Breached? Say Bye-Bye To Customer Loyalty
December 11, 2015

The data breach has become a fact of modern retail, but while most brand managers are aware that actions have consequences, the new reality of data theft means that a breach can sometimes have two or three aftershock effects years down the line. Get the...

Holiday Travel In Two Directions
December 11, 2015

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” (or any holiday from Thanksgiving through New Year’s) doesn’t mean what it once did. In many cases, consumers will be heading anywhere but home during the holidays -- seeking luxury getaways -- while others will follow the more traditional route...

Merchant Innovation
Twitter To Start To Advertise To Users Even When They Aren’t Logged In
December 11, 2015

It might seem like there are no more horizons for Twitter to cross, no more expanses to cover or communication barriers to break down. However, there is one more frontier for the ubiquitous messaging service, though it might only appeal to its investors. Get the...

Whole Foods Taps Top-Tier Talent For Pre-Prepped Food
December 11, 2015

Whole Foods wants to be more than your favorite place to grab a high-priced salad. It wants to be your favorite restaurant, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Consumer Insights
Window Decorating Tips From Ghosts Of Retail Past
December 11, 2015

What’s the value of a retro car? Unless you’re a skilled mechanic with an in-depth knowledge on the evolution of engine design, odds are the sight of a sleek and old-fashioned vehicle wheeling around the streets is enough to put a smile on the average...

eBay Making It Easier To Monetize Bad Christmas Gifts
December 11, 2015

Ever gotten a Christmas gift that was well-intentioned but you just really wish someone gave you the cash? 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...