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Bitcoin As Banking’s Next Act?
November 16, 2015

The next-generation bank might be all about bitcoin. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

Business Travel In The Cloud
November 16, 2015

Business travel can be viewed as something more art than science: Corporate road warriors find themselves logging time and miles on the road, racking up expenses in pursuit of new business. But then there’s the vagaries of last-minute flights, hotel reservations and new, as-yet-unexplored territories...

US Retail Sales Remain Sluggish
November 16, 2015

Many retailers rely on their sales from the holiday shopping season alone to buoy them throughout the rest of their fiscal years, so it stands to reason that poor numbers heading into November and December won’t exactly inspire confidence in consumer activity approaching the end...

Mobile Commerce
What Sales Data Tells Merchants About Consumers
November 16, 2015

Data set to be released Tuesday (Nov. 17) could give merchants, shopping mall owners and economic analysts insight into consumer buying habits that may shift their strategies for the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Are Slow Ports The Canary In The US Economy’s Coal Mine?
November 16, 2015

For the first time in 10 years, imports fell two months in a row at the United States’ three busiest ports, leaving some to wonder if this foreshadows a tough time for the American economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Blackstone Takes $820M NCR Stake (Finally)
November 16, 2015

The rumors surrounding the linkup between Blackstone and NCR proved prescient. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Merchant Innovation
Vending Machines…For Cars Now Found In Nashville
November 16, 2015

If there’s one persistent stereotype about the auto industry, it’s that actually buying a vehicle isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Salespeople have acquired sordid reputations, and the mere process of going to and from dealerships to negotiate and take cars out for test...

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Analysts Say IoT Commerce Mainstream In Five Years
November 16, 2015

The Internet of Things should gain traction with the push toward keeping everyday household items consistently restocked, with alerts sounded when supplies are running low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Marc Andreessen Unfriends Facebook
November 16, 2015

Marc Andreessen, a Facebook board member who has been on its board since 2008, appears to be shedding his weight in the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...