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Manhattan D.A. Says Apple-Level Security Hurts Consumers
January 09, 2015

If asked to name America’s greatest “outlaw” brand, it’s easy to imagine some familiar (and oddly similarly structured) there are probably lots of names that might slug it out for that title. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bitcoin
Did 2015 Burst Bitcoin’s Bubble?
January 09, 2015

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EMV Compliance Simplified
January 09, 2015

As payment methods get more and more complex, so does EMV compliance. Creditcall, an EMV-ready payment gateway provider, has announced the launch of a new offering they call ChipDNA Lite today which is a preview of Creditcall’s ChipDNA SDK. According to the press release, ChipDNA...

Banks Must Get Digitally Savvier, Report Says
January 09, 2015

Banks must up their digital street cred with a younger audience if they want to attract the millennial generation to use their services, according to a new report from BBVA. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Merchant Innovation
Where SMBs Find Funds
January 09, 2015

Commercial lending is on the rise, but don’t tell that to SMBS who still find it hard to get a loan from a bank, says James Mendelsohn, Chief Marketing Officer at CAN Capital. In a recent interview with PYMNTS, Mendelsohn explained how the lack of...

Why Retailers Are Missing Omnichannel Opportunities
January 09, 2015

Omnichannel is a buzzword in retail, yet a majority of retailers don’t have anyone heading up the efforts to actually implement the multichannel sales approach, according to a new survey from order management solutions provider Shopatron. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Company Spotlight
Meet The New Kids On The (US EMV) Block
January 09, 2015

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Consumers Turn To Stores Over Online For Returns
January 09, 2015

Although a growing number of consumers prefer to shop online, a new survey from Retale reported that a majority prefer to return or exchange gifts in-store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Apple App Store Smashes Records in 2015’s First Week
January 09, 2015

With debate swirling around the health of Apple’s retail stores, the success of Apple Pay and the status of Apple rivals, the company’s reputation has been anything but solid. The company’s latest numbers in app sales, however, offer reassurance to the Apple skeptics. Get the...