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Amazon Tests Parcel-to-Vehicle Delivery
April 24, 2015

First one-hour delivery, then drones… Next, Amazon might deliver to the trunk of your car. 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,...

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Apple Pay By the Survey
April 24, 2015

The Internet is good for many things – not the least of which is numbers. Want to know how many people are living Peoria right now? The Internet has your back (~116,000). Need to know Avogadro’s number? No need to find a chemist – Google...

Alternative Finances
GoFundMe Leaves Bootstrapping Behind?
April 24, 2015

Since its launch in 2008,  the crowdfunding startup GoFundMe has been a bootstrapped operation. It seems that may be about to change, according to sources who spoke to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

ClassPass Buys Fitmob
April 24, 2015

Fitness enthusiasts with a love of variety in their workout routines have ClassPass- a subscription service that allows members to attend various classes at gyms and boutique studios. And now, after raising about $54 million in the last three years, TechCrunch reported that ClassPass has made its...

Europe
Lydia Launches eCommerce App On Apple Watch
April 24, 2015

French startup Lydia launched with a simple idea: become the alternative to Venmo for French users.  The firm’s amibitions have expanded since launch, however, and nowadays users can also shop on eCommerce websites through Lydia. And the app is now ready to go on the Apple Watch, which...

Amazon’s “Investment Mode” Continues As Profit Dips
April 24, 2015

Every time Amazon has a quarterly earnings report, there’s just one question on investors’ minds: Will the eCommerce giant produce a profit? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Starbucks’ Mobile Transactions Top 8 Million Weekly
April 24, 2015

Starbucks executives spent the past two quarters sharing stats about what makes the coffee company one of the top retailers when it comes to mobile transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Survey: 95 Percent Of E-Retailers Say They Meet eCommerce Needs
April 24, 2015

New research released this week from eBay Enterprise shows that online retailers are poised for strong growth, and believe they are equipped to meet their customers’ eCommerce demands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Solving The Mobile Payments Enigma
April 24, 2015

Mobile payments, says MPD CEO Karen Webster, and its future success is like a riddle wrapped up in an enigma surrounded by mystery – a goal that the payments ecosystem has been pursuing for over a decade but has failed to ignite in any meaningful...