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To Handle E-Commerce Load, UPS Delivers Temp Sorting Centers
December 23, 2014

UPS is using 15 “mobile distribution centers” around the U.S. to make sure holiday packages don’t arrive late by the thousands like they did in 2013, Bloomberg News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

PayPal Gets CashStar’s E-Gift Cards For Its Gifts Store
December 23, 2014

PayPal will sell digital gift cards from CashStar through its PayPal Digital Gifts store and the eBay marketplace, the companies announced on Monday (Dec. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Staples Cyberthieves Also Got $25 Million From Russian Banks
December 23, 2014

The Russian cyberthieves believed to be responsible for retailer payment-card breaches at Staples, Bebe Stores and 14 other chains have also stolen an estimated $25 million directly from banks’ internal payments systems, according to a report by Russian and Dutch security researchers. Get the Full...

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Apple Pay Goes To Walt Disney World (And Next Year, Disneyland)
December 23, 2014

Meeting its self-imposed “by Christmas” deadline, Walt Disney World will begin accepting Apple Pay on Wednesday (Dec. 24), 9 To 5 Mac reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Mobile Experience Disappoints. Will Social Take Over?
December 23, 2014

Users are frustrated with their mobile shopping experience this holiday season, and social commerce could be next year’s fastest rising star. Those are the key takeaways from several new research reports, according to Mobile Commerce Daily. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

China’s E-Commerce Goes Rural
December 23, 2014

China’s e-commerce giants have stepped up their online expansion to customers in rural areas, hoping to offset a saturated urban market, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday (Dec. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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JPMorgan Breach Avoidable With Simple Security Fix
December 23, 2014

The largest bank breach to date at JPMorgan Chase could have been avoided if the bank had installed a simple security fix in a long overlooked server in its network, according to sources close to the bank.   JPMorgan spends $250 million a year on compuer...

What Payments Will Look Like In 2015
December 22, 2014

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Silk Road Collaborator Sentenced To Two Years
December 22, 2014

Former Bitcoin Foundation board member and CEO of the now out of business BitInstant  Charlie Shrem has officially been sentenced to two years in prison in connection to activities aimed at helping Silk Road users swap their digital currency for cash. Get the Full Story...