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Macy’s New Store Strategy
January 12, 2015

In response to what they are calling a change in consumer shopping, Macy’s Inc. has announced plans to change how it stocks and sells clothing and other items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Alibaba’s Big Indian Bet
January 12, 2015

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and its financial-services affiliate have agreed to invest $575 million to jointly in India’s One97 Communications Ltd.’s online-payment and marketplace businesses, sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apple Pay’s Canadian Plans
January 12, 2015

Apple Pay is heading north, with a Canadian launch planned for early 2015, according to sources cited by 9to5 Mac.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Are Catalogs Still Relevant In a Digital Age?
January 12, 2015

This is every retailer’s dream. 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...

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Softcard’s Future Calls For Layoffs
January 12, 2015

Just two months ago, Softcard announced it was launching a new national $1.5 million campaign to invigorate its digital wallet with a Muppet named Tappy. Two months later, Tappy’s future may be uncertain as Softcard has announced it’s taking cost-cutting measures and cutting 60 jobs,...

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Walgreens, WebMD Take Early Lead In Mobile Health Market
January 12, 2015

As chatter builds around the topic of mobile health, Walgreens is giving the industry a major boost in hopes of facilitating the widespread adoption of health care on the smartphone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Alibaba, JD Rivalry Turns Ugly
January 12, 2015

The heads of China’s two leading e-commerce conglomerates are in the midst of a very public exchange of criticism as the two spar for their share of the world’s largest market of Internet users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Paypal Co-Founder Bets Big On Marijuana
January 12, 2015

A Paypal co-founder is investing big bucks in the marijuana industry, a move reports say makes him the first-ever multimillion-dollar cannabis investor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Former Fab Exec Stretches E-Commerce Muscles
January 12, 2015

A former executive of the seemingly imploding e-commerce site Fab.com has decided to branch off into his own online shopping venture, giving him a chance, experts say, to succeed in an online shopping business model where Fab has failed. Get the Full Story Complete the...