Technologies such as beacons and geo-fencing have essentially made discount hunting a two-way-street: Shoppers can seek out retail deals, while retailers themselves can simultaneously reach out to specific consumers with those offers. In that sense, the importance of location for retailers has expanded exponentially —...
The freelance market is a tricky one when it comes to payments. The segment often deals with multiple business customers, is often on-the-go, and must overcome the challenge every small business faces of managing cash flow – though with the added stress of dealing with...
Corporate finance professionals, money managers and treasurers are taking on a more prominent role within the enterprise. But according to new analysis from CFO Research on behalf of SAP, corporate treasurers don’t have the technological tools they need to make a significant impact on their...
China has a major impact on the global economy, and its recent economic struggles emphasized that point this year. But even with the yuan devaluation and slowing market growth, China is a global powerhouse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Providers of digital invoicing and procure-to-pay automation tools are all about giving businesses the power to manage cash flow. But even with these solutions, SMEs can still struggle with gaps in their working capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Euler Hermes published new findings last month that highlighted the plight of SMEs looking to actually get paid by their corporate buyers. The company’s 2015 U.S. Export Survey found that while many U.S. SMEs are interested in doing deals abroad, the fear of late- and...
Twenty years after first registering in the national consciousness as the eRetailer that specialized in connecting consumers to books for relatively little money through the magic of the Internet, Amazon is opening a real, live bookstore. A few hours after this story is published, Amazon...
It looks like Google’s plans to open an over 5,000-square-foot SoHo retail location have been scrapped. 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...
Last month when the FBI issued a statement suggesting that consumers should favor chip-and-PIN cards, little did it know that its innocuous statement directed at ensuring security would become the epicenter of a dispute between banks and retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
