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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...

Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Targets Mobile, X-Border Commerce
October 13, 2015

As Alibaba prepares for its annual Global Shopping Festival — 11.11, AKA Singles’ Day — there’s just one question for the commerce world to ask. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Xpenditure Raises $5.7M To Streamline Expense Reporting
October 13, 2015

Expense management and reporting software company Xpenditure announced yesterday (Oct. 12) it secured $5.7 million in its Series A funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Credit Card Breach Hits America’s Thrift Stores
October 13, 2015

America’s Thrift Stores, which operates 18 donation-based thrift stores across five states, is the latest organization to discover it has been hit by a cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Merchant Innovation
Groceries On Demand Just Got Smarter
October 13, 2015

Grocery delivery service giant Instacart is bringing the convenience of on-demand delivery to home cooks looking for the ingredients needed to make their favorite recipes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Alibaba-Backed Paytm Goes Hyperlocal For Services
October 13, 2015

India-based Paytm, an Alibaba-backed mobile payments and eCommerce company, has announced plans to enter the “hyperlocal” market, focusing on local deals, food ordering, table reservations and movie tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

The Truth About False Positives’ 3X Factor
October 13, 2015

Antifraud measures are a necessity for any merchant — but if not applied properly, they can cost them consumers who are declined by false positives. A new research study sponsored by Riskified spells out the facts and methodology that can help keep merchants safe, but...