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Merchant Innovation
Target’s Supply Chain Turnaround
November 26, 2015

History has a tendency to repeat itself regardless of how people try to change it, but retailers that sit back without fixing the problems of the past risk self-inflicted financial wounds, especially during the holidays. And few retailers know this better than Target. Get the Full Story...

In Depth
Can AI Search Help eCommerce’s Choice Paralysis Problem?
November 26, 2015

When retailers don’t have to worry about stocking shelves and clearing room in the back for more inventory, how many items should they put up for sale? Before the age of eCommerce, this is was nonsensical question, but now consumers can browse through hundreds of...

Are Gift Cards A Path To Retail Loyalty?
November 26, 2015

A recently released survey shows -- perhaps surprisingly -- that gift cards are at the top of consumers’ holiday wish list. Is there a way for retailers to turn this trend into long-term relationship with shoppers after the holidays have come and gone?

B2B Payments
Giving Thanks, The B2B Payments Way
November 26, 2015

We’re all thankful for something this holiday season, but for those in the world of B2B payments, giving thanks isn’t your typical turkey-and-stuffing event. PYMNTS asked Bob Solomon, CEO of Software Platform Consulting and B2B payments guru, to tell us what he’s thankful for this...

B2B Payments
AIG Eyes The Risk Of Supply Chain Finance
November 26, 2015

Credit insurer AIG is making moves to boost its supply chain financing services and has tapped a new partner to do so. Reports Wednesday (Nov. 25) said AIG will be working with supply chain finance platform PrimeRevenue in an effort to provide U.K. mid-market businesses...

B2B Payments
China’s $4.5B Shadow Bank Crackdown
November 26, 2015

China has busted a shadow banking network, reports said Wednesday (Nov. 25), amid efforts of major crackdowns on the underground market that has led to concerning outflows of foreign currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Funding Circle’s Record-Breaking Move
November 26, 2015

Alternative lending firm Funding Circle has successfully debuted its first fund structure on the London Stock Exchange and has raised a pretty penny for it, too. Wednesday (Nov. 25) reports said Funding Circle’s SME Income Fund raised more than $227 million through its initial public...

B2B Payments
Canada’s SME Finance Market Expands
November 26, 2015

Canada has a new small business alternative lending service, according to Tuesday (Nov. 24) reports. Accord Financial Corp. rolled out its AccordAccess online lending program for SMEs in Canada this week, a tool that can link companies to up to $75,000 in working capital. Get the...

B2B Payments
Suppliers Miss The eCommerce Mark
November 26, 2015

In recent years, B2B suppliers and manufacturers have been warned through a flurry of research and reports: corporate buyers want to procure for their companies the same way they do in their personal lives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...