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Cybersecurity
Taking a “High-Speed Elevator” to Retail’s Future
September 17, 2014

Retailers are dealing with a “tripod” situation, says Rahul Mutha, CEO of Aurus Inc. The challenges of addressing EMV, breaches and the changing demands of their customers create a complex environment for retailers to both understand and navigate. But this is something that Mutha and...

Uber Ban Lifted By German Courts
September 17, 2014

Uber can now legally operate its ride-sharing service in Frankfurt, Germany, after a regional court reversed a temporary injunction on Tuesday (Sept. 16), VentureBeat reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Apple Pay
PayPal Safe From Apple Pay’s Impact Short Term
September 17, 2014

Investors may be concerned about the threat that Apple Pay poses to eBay’s PayPal unit, but the impact may be less negative than many assume, according to the Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Whole Foods To Launch Rewards
September 17, 2014

Whole Foods is testing a loyalty program, something the grocer has resisted for more than 30 years, Bloomberg reported. 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...

Why Banks Aren’t Better at B2B Payments
September 17, 2014

What really surprises Karla Friede, CEO and Co-Founder of NVoicePay about B2B payments isn’t how long it has taken for new things to get traction or even how difficult it is to get companies to change their process. It’s the state of solutions in the...

B2B Payments
Tradescraper Wants To Meld B2B Social Networking With E-Commerce
September 17, 2014

Tradescraper is aiming at being a “first-of-its-kind B2B marketplace and social network for the international trade community.”  The platform is pitched to those working in wholesale, distribution and retial, as well as those working on the global commerce stage. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
CarsArrive Chooses WEX Fleet One
September 17, 2014

Automated vehicle-shipping services CarsArrive has chosen WEX Fleet One as its fuel card provider.  Wex will provide co-branded, fuel card services for the entire CarsArrive network of vehicles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Baltimore City Council President Wants Procurement Review
September 17, 2014

Bernard C. “Jack” Young, president of Baltimore’s city council, reportedly has asked the council to review the city’s centralized CitiBuy procurement system, which was used to toward $277 million in payments last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
FTC’s 5 Concerns About Mobile Financial Services
September 16, 2014

This past summer, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began soliciting comments on mobile financial-services use. It’s goal is to learn more about how technology is affecting consumer opportunities and challenges. In their comments to the bureau, FTC staff identified its five mobile concerns and what...