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Walmart’s Strategy to Boost Ecommerce Spending
July 15, 2014

Walmart’s low price guarantee, wherein the company will match a lower advertised competitor’s price, has one interesting exception—it’s own website. 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...

B2B Payments
Is It Time For The Travel Manager’s Role To Change?
July 15, 2014

A recent report shows that the specialist travel management role is likely to return because the business travel market is increasing in strength and travelers are becoming more optimistic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon Welcomes The Creator Of GoogleGlass
July 15, 2014

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Merchant Innovation
LevelUp Wins Patent Infringement Case
July 15, 2014

Score one for mobile payments network LevelUp in technology innovation’s ongoing war with the nation’s patent trolls.  The United States District Court has ruled in LevelUp’s favor on a complaint for patent infringement filed against the company by Jack Barron, a Massachusetts resident. Get the...

B2B Payments
Report: June Sees Increase In Small Business Loan Approval
July 15, 2014

Last June saw an increase in banks approving small-business loan applications, as compared to the same time last year, according to recent research from Biz2Credit, an online loan marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Financial Inclusion
Wells Posts Big Q2 Credit Card Gains – But Why?
July 15, 2014

Wells Fargo’s Q2 results reflect strong gains in both second-quarter credit card and deposit accounts. But, not just because of its acquisition of the Dillard’s card portfolio and AmEx deal. Find out what execs say is the real reason behind this strong performance.

B2B Payments
Push Made For Fair Payment Terms Code Of Conduct
July 15, 2014

Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) chief executive Ann Swain recently spoke at a panel discussion with other APSCo members. As reported by Supply Management, Swain urged the CBI to introduce a code of conduct on fair payment terms. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Congress Scrutinizes DOD’s Commercial Spending-Error
July 15, 2014

During a House subcommittee hearing last week, lawmakers expressed concern over the continued problems government has in controlling misspent funds. Of particular concern is the Department of Defense, the sole agency on the GAO’s high-risk list. A top DOD official during the hearing said the...

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Wonga Pushes The Reset Button
July 15, 2014

After a rather public shaming for illegal and sleazy debt-collection practices, Wonga has a new CEO and is moving to rehabilitate its image. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...