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Will Cheap Gas Drive Holiday Sales?
November 26, 2014

Rejoice. Gas prices are at the lowest they’ve been in nearly 4 years, topping off at an average of less than $3 a gallon. Still, CFOs aren’t hopeful that extra cash will get into their stores this holiday season, the Wall Street Journal reported. Get...

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EMV’s Place At The Heart Of Payments
November 26, 2014

The human heart performs a hugely vital function in the human body in a similar way that Creditcall processes hundreds of millions of transactions a year in the world, says Jeremy Gumbley, CTO of Creditcall. Today, the company is especially focused on one particular “valve”...

Millennials More Likely to Brave the Lines on Black Friday
November 26, 2014

An appliance, electronics and furniture retailer called hhgregg is now monitoring consumer shopping habits and behaviors. 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...

Apple Pay Featured In Chase First TV Spot
November 26, 2014

Apple Pay is starring in a new commercial from Chase Bank which features the indie band Bleachers. 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...

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Twitter Expands To Cards
November 26, 2014

There hasn’t been much chirping from Twitter executives about its payments plans recently, but on Tuesday (Nov. 25) the company announced its newest link into the payments world: “Twitter Offers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

How To Snag The Next Generation Of Loyal Customers
November 26, 2014

According to a survey conducted by ID.me, 96% of student shoppers indicate that they are more likely to repeat a purchase with the same brand or retailer that offers students discounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Passwords: The Love-Hate Relationship Payments Wants To Break Up
November 26, 2014

Passwords — they’re a love-hate relationship. Love the (supposed) security, but hate the nuance of remembering what favorite dog or past college crush the password was framed around. It’s a peculiar paradox, that the payments industry is working to transition away from traditional passwords. Get the Full...

Another Startup Enters The Local Delivery Business
November 26, 2014

“The world’s fastest delivery for the world’s most impatient people” was the tagline Tom Allason, head of local at eBay and founder of Shutl, came up with for the delivery service. Unfortunately the PR team shot it down 18 months ago when Shutl rolled out their speedy...

Guess Who’s Making Millennials Loans?
November 26, 2014

Consumers don’t trust their banks. Millennials loathe their student loans. The 2007 financial crisis has jaded consumers. It’s a bleak market, but PayPal co-founder Max Levchin wants to break the mold in a big way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...