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Merchant Innovation
Enhanced Layaway Programs Coming Back In Style
October 05, 2015

Just about every retailer is either launching or considering programs to get customers the products they want as fast as humanly possible. Amazon’s same-day and one-hour delivery options might be the industry standard — and as other merchants chase that kind of success, customers will...

Is Surge Pricing Coming To A Theme Park Near You?
October 05, 2015

The sheer amount of attention Uber and its founders are receiving should be proof enough that the ride-hailing app has disrupted a once-stable industry. With taxi drivers protesting and government regulators scrambling to come up with effective policies for on-demand work, Uber has experienced such...

Mobile Commerce
Dorsey Officially Named Twitter’s CEO, Bain To Serve As COO
October 05, 2015

It’s official: Jack is back. 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 agree to receive...

In Depth
The Hacking That Restaurants Like
October 05, 2015

Everyone has a friend or family member who can turn even the simplest restaurant order into a Herculean ordeal. The person who goes to McDonald’s and orders a Big Mac, only to ask for substitutions for a full half of the components, the cousin who...

Reflektion’s Revenue Soars As Client Base Doubles
October 05, 2015

Reflektion, a predictive analytics platform provider, announced today (Oct. 5) that it’s hit some major milestones. 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,...

The Ups And Downs Of B2B Mobility, SME Lending & Supplier Payments
October 05, 2015

The economy is all about ups and downs, and in the world of B2B, those fluctuations give rise (and fall) to some interesting patterns. Last week there were peaks and valleys in the areas of B2B mobility, small business lending and supplier payment timelines, and...

B2B Payments
SunTrust Shakes Up Biz Banking Management
October 05, 2015

There has been another shakeup at the banks when it comes to corporate financial services. SunTrust Banks revealed Friday (Oct. 2) that it has switched up the management of its corporate banking and treasury units. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
British Business Bank Turns To SME Asset Financing
October 05, 2015

Two U.K. financial institutions have launched a new joint initiative to provide asset financing to their business customers. Reuters reports published Friday (Oct. 2) said state-run British Business Bank has reached a deal to provide finance firm Hitachi Capital with a $151 million credit facility...

Anxieties Hit Small Business Employment Figures
October 05, 2015

Anxieties over future weakening sales have caused small businesses in the U.S. to slow their hiring practices in September, according to new figures from the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI), released Friday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...