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Investors On Path To Make Alt Financing A Trillion-Dollar Market
March 06, 2015

The massive IPOs of alternative lending stars Lending Club and OnDeck appeared to have opened the eyes of venture capitalists to the world of alternative financing. With the first two months of 2015 already showing significant investment in the market, reports say that alternative lending...

B2B Payments
PCs Are Fueling The B2B Revenue Uptick
March 06, 2015

Business-to-business channel revenue has steadily increased over the last four years, and the latest data show that growth will likely continue. New insight from consumer market research firm NPD Group reveals not only the latest expansion in B2B revenue, but also the product that’s been...

Cloud Procurement Solutions Providers SciQuest, Transcepta Team Up
March 06, 2015

The cloud B2B procurement services of SciQuest and Transcepta are merging into a new product that facilitates even global purchasing actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Instagram Turns Ads Interactive
March 06, 2015

About a year and a half after introducing advertising to the initial chagrin of its customer base, and four months after introducing video advertising to the delight of brand manufacturers looking to tout their products, Instagram will now offer clickable, interactive ads — coined “carousel ads.”...

Can Intuit’s Safeguards Prevent Tax Refund Fraud?
March 06, 2015

Who is at fault for the recent spate of fraudulent returns on TurboTax…and who can fight against 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. yesSubscribe to...

Germany Tops US, UK in Global Retail Market
March 06, 2015

Germany is where retailers want to be. 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...

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Harsh Weather Dips February Retail Sales 10 Percent
March 06, 2015

A February marked by constant snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and subway breakdowns has also taken a toll on the retail market with sales falling 10 percent nationwide, according to a recently published RetailNext report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Why Apple’s Fraud Problem Is Bigger Than Apple
March 06, 2015

There’s an old saying, taken from a story in the Old Testament, that goes something like this – “Be ever cautious, every rich man’s house has a servant’s entrance.” The saying is meant as a warning to never feel too secure. Get the Full Story...

International
Amazon Open For Business On Alibaba’s Tmall
March 06, 2015

Amazon is pushing its expansion into China through a somewhat unexpected channel. 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...