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Ann Taylor Chain To Be Sold For $2.2B
May 19, 2015

Acsena, which runs Lane Bryant and Dressbarn women’s clothing stores, is to buy Ann Inc., a large retailer for women’s everyday fashion in the U.S., known mainly for its two brands – Ann Taylor and LOFT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Merchant Innovation
Amazon Takes Deliveries Underground
May 19, 2015

When it comes to delivering goods to its customers quicker, Amazon has gotten more creative in how the eCommerce giant approaches logistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Alibaba Turns QR Codes Visual To Fight Fake Goods
May 19, 2015

When Alibaba invested in Israeli QR code developer Visualead in January, it was obvious that Alibaba was going to integrate some sort of QR codes into its products — but it wasn’t quite clear how. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Survival Of The SMB Lending Fittest
May 19, 2015

While it can be an overly used slogan – small businesses really are the backbone of the United States economy. Over half of the American workforce is employed at one of the nation’s nearly 30 million small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Why Shoppers Still Prefer Bricks Over Clicks
May 19, 2015

There may be plenty of life left in the bricks-and-mortar retail business model, according to details of a study released Monday (May 18) by TimeTrade, an online appointment scheduling solutions company, which concluded that a majority of shoppers still prefer the in-store experience over e-tailers. Get...

Toshiba’s POS Tech Gets A Checkout Makeover
May 19, 2015

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions and ITAB Shop Concept said Monday (May 18) that they will partner to offer new platforms to improve the in-store shopping experience, particularly at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

X-Border Merchant Reality Check
May 19, 2015

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Mobile Commerce
Investors Pour $13 Million Into Drizly Delivery Expansion
May 19, 2015

The nascent “apps for booze” industry has just gotten its latest nod from venture capitalists. 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,...

South Africa Champions Cross-Border Payments
May 18, 2015

Today, the ability to seamlessly process payments across borders has become a priority for many markets and regulators in an effort to aid, not hamper, international economic growth. Business and consumer buyers alike are increasingly seeking overseas suppliers to fulfill their shopping needs. Get the...