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Merchant Innovation
Fab.com’s Latest Survival Tactic
July 07, 2014

How does a company called Fab become more, well…fabulous? By focusing more on original goods. To that end, Fab is launching Hem — a line of customizable, “affordable” furniture and home products that are made in-house (or designed specifically for Hem by third-parties.) The launch...

Mobile Commerce
Kroger’s eCommerce Buy Puts Them Into The Grocery Delivery Fray
July 07, 2014

With the purchase of online Vitamin seller Vitacost.com, supermarket chain Kroger is ready to enter the big leagues of grocery-delivery competition with such marquee players as Google and Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Alternative Finances
Kreditech Nabs $40M In Latest Funding Round
July 07, 2014

Microloan and financing company Kreditech has closed a $40 million Series B funding round, the largest ever for a German financial services tech company.  The round is also one of Germany’s largest for 2014. Värde Partners led the round and was joined by two previous...

International
Banks Dropping International Money Transfer in Wake of Big Fines
July 07, 2014

It’s getting harder for immigrants to the U.S. to send money back to their countries of origin as U.S. government regulators are cracking down on terrorists and drug traffickers by pursuing their money sources.  In response to the increased regulatory scrutiny, big banks stateside are...

In Depth
ePaymentAmerica New Small Business Workbench Distributor
July 07, 2014

Small-to-medium sized enterprises are always trying to stay ahead in the ever-evolving business world. As technology continues to change, it can be especially tricky. However, ePaymentAmerica and Small Business Workbench are working together to ensure that all payment processing needs are met with an all-encompassing...

Cool
Android’s Rollercoaster Security Ride
July 07, 2014

A popular commercial in the 2000s depicted the debate over Mac computers versus PCs. Currently; the larger battle is between what types of smartphones consumers carry. Do you run on iOS software, or are you an Android backer? For the latter group, the last year...

B2B Payments
Are Healthcare Providers Ready For The Latest Payment Challenges?
July 07, 2014

As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, how will this affect the payments aspect? A recent report dove into this issue, and found that more responsibility is falling onto patients. However, what exactly does this mean for the industry, and what steps must be taken...

B2B Payments
May U.S. Goods And Services Trade Deficit Dips
July 07, 2014

International trade in goods and services for May showed the U.S. deficit dropping as exports outpaced imports for both the month and year over year, government data show. Goods categories leading the rise in exports included automotive and consumer products as well as industrial supplies...

International
Apple Inks First Deal in Saudi Arabia
July 07, 2014

In less than 60 days after the Saudi government agreed to allow Apple to begin marketing products and officially operate within the Middle Eastern monarchy, Apple has struck a sales deal with Jarir Bookstore a major Saudi Arabia-based retailer, according to 9to5mac. Get the Full Story Complete...