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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...

B2B Payments
To Close Trade Finance Gap, SME Compliance And Tech Are Keys
October 13, 2015

There’s a trade finance gap as SMEs seek access to capital to fund everyday operations and to grow. But many of these companies don’t get a chance to use trade finance. Here’s what Vincent O’ Brien, of the International Chamber of Commerce, says the trade...

Barclays Names New CEO
October 13, 2015

Barclays PLC is on the cusp of naming James Staley, a former JPMorgan Chase executive, as its new chief executive officer, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Oct. 12), with an official appointment coming as soon as the next several weeks. Get the Full Story...

Pepsi Is Getting In The Mobile Phone Business
October 13, 2015

Could a soft drink maker make a splash in the mobile phone world? Pepsi may be about to find out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Hip Pocket Gets Hipper With Hip Money Savings Tool
October 13, 2015

A new startup is hoping to encourage Americans to build their personal savings by removing a pesky element from the process: math. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Lootsie Releases White-Label Loyalty Rewards Engine
October 13, 2015

More and more consumers expect some kind of added value for using retailers’ proprietary apps, but offering a branded experience and loyalty rewards as a small business can be financially prohibitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
China Cracks Down On Ride-Hailing Services
October 13, 2015

In the midst of an ever-widening battle between Uber and its car-hailing competitors in China, with billions of dollars of annual spending, the country is tightening its scrutiny of the industry, with the potential to hobble growth, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Oct. 12)....

The Newest Smartphone? A Dancing, Tuxedo-Wearing Robot
October 13, 2015

First, there were flip phones and Nokia-like bricks. Then, there were sleek smartphones and oversized phablets. Where might smartphone design go next? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...