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What’s In A Messenger?
October 13, 2015

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Flaming Card Reader Forces Plane From The Sky
October 13, 2015

While pay cards certainly offer a myriad of advantages over cash, there is one thing that can now be said for good old-fashioned greenbacks that can no longer be said about cards: Cash never forced a plane to land. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

How Jeff Bezos Dropped From #1 To #87 On A List Of The World’s Top...
October 13, 2015

It has not been a great year for Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in print. The New York Times made waves this summer with a piece that essentially equated working for Amazon as an executive with being a participant in a less fun (but usually less...

RetailNext Acquisition Targets In-Store Conversions
October 13, 2015

In the era of reinvented retail, the idea of building the proper personalized experience for the consumer has become such a common piece of the conventional wisdom that at times it risks becoming a cliché — or, at least, a rote response. Get the Full Story...

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Facebook’s New Shop Section Boosts eCommerce Push
October 13, 2015

Facebook launched an array of new features yesterday (Oct. 12), all geared towards an eCommerce push that will help businesses capitalize on the reach of its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

International
How Alibaba Gave SingPost A Global Logistics Boost
October 13, 2015

Alibaba-backed logistics and eCommerce solutions provider Singapore Post Ltd. (SingPost) is expanding its warehouses and freight services in the U.S. with a majority stake acquisition in eCommerce provider Jagged Peak. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Inside Snapdeal’s $100M Electronics Sales Deal
October 13, 2015

India eCommerce player Snapdeal could realize as much as $100 million from its electronics sales offer, according to The Economic Times of India on Monday (Oct. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Sell It Easy Takes On eBay With Pickup Service
October 13, 2015

As the world of DIY online commerce continues to expand, so too does the range of services that facilitate it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Mobile Commerce
Mobile Gas Discounts Spur Customer Loyalty
October 13, 2015

Any industry that pretends to be immune from the innovative influence of mobile payments should take a lesson from what one gas station and convenience store chain is doing to maximize sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...