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Macy’s Sued For Mistreating Minorities
December 04, 2015

Macy’s is back in the news again this week, this time as the target of a lawsuit by minority customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

eBay’s Retail Tech Patent Spree
December 04, 2015

Recent patent filings by online retailer, reseller and auction mega-site eBay have pundits guessing at whether the company intends to take its offerings into the brick-and-mortar space in the coming months and years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mobile Commerce
The Return Of The 4″ iPhone?
December 04, 2015

When all phones could do was call and send the occasional text, consumers were crazy for devices that were as small and low-profile as possible. When they essentially became pocket computers, screens ballooned in response to the increase in functionality. Get the Full Story Complete...

Consumer Insights
Oculus Rift Dev Kits Selling Out At $1,200
December 04, 2015

Pundits across the retail industry are just waiting for virtual reality to hit it big with brands and shoppers alike, but experts watching the used resale markets have already noticed a groundswell of unexpected interest in one company’s headsets. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Amazon Doubles Down On Drone
December 04, 2015

Was Amazon’s viral hit drone video — released this past Cyber Monday and which currently has nearly 5 million views — a well-played hoax? Some reporters and video viewers are raising questions about the authenticity of the footage, while Amazon stands by the validity of...

Merchant Innovation
Disrupting The ‘New Future Of Shopping’
December 04, 2015

Millennials disrupt traditional shopping patterns by plugging into mobile/social experiences, but are retailers keeping up? A new study from Blackhawk Engagement Solutions digs into how these shoppers research purchases, the devices they use and the influences along their paths to purchase.

B2B Payments
It’s Not The Quantity, But The Quality
December 04, 2015

In an article posted on TechCrunch last weekend, Scott Maxwell, a seasoned venture capitalist, mused about the current path on which technology investment is traveling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Pemex Suggests Factoring Amid Supplier Payment Delays
December 04, 2015

Mexican oil giant Petróleos Mexicanos, also known as Pemex, created a headache for its suppliers when it announced a new policy of paying them on terms of up to 180 days, a move the company justified by declining gas prices across the globe. Get the...

B2B Payments
Startups’ Startling Approach To Finance
December 04, 2015

Small business owners and startups are not interested in seeking outside advice when it comes to managing their finances, according to new analysis from KPMG Small Business Accounting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...