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PayPal’s ‘Modest’ Acquisition
August 19, 2015

PayPal’s latest move since splitting from eBay is the acquisition of Modest, a firm that powers “buy” buttons inside of mobile apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Back-To-School Shopping Changes Its Schedule
August 19, 2015

While back-to-school shopping might have at one time been a one-and-done annual event, that’s not the case anymore. Sarah Quinlan, Senior Vice President of Market Insights at MasterCard, talks about how the times for that shopping category are a-changing in the same way that your...

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eBay Names New CMO
August 18, 2015

The PayPal split is over and done, and life is going on at eBay with a high-profile new hire. 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...

Groupon’s Latest Layoffs Hit Flash Sales Site
August 17, 2015

The decline in popularity of flash sale sites has resulted in layoffs at a Groupon-owned company. 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...

Retail Tech Meets Consumer Reality
August 17, 2015

“The consumer’s path to purchase is anything but linear, and discovery is influenced by any number of factors and actions taken in any point of time.” – Karen Webster, CEO MPD, R2 Keynote Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Sam’s Club Strives To Differentiate Itself From Walmart
August 17, 2015

Facing years of falling sales, Sam’s Club is making a move away from the value-conscious consumers who patronize its parent firm, Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail Earnings: Nordstrom Up, JC Penney Improves
August 14, 2015

The start of the second quarter retail earnings season has been a mixed bag. 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...

Target Looking To Jump On Grocery Delivery Bandwagon
August 14, 2015

It seems anyone who is anyone in retail these days is trying to figure out grocery delivery. It also seems that Target is making a move on the cool kids’ clubs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Birchbox Testing Pop-Up Shop In Chicago
August 13, 2015

Subscription beauty product services are popping up all across the country. And this weekend, one of the top startups is bringing its services to Chicago to test a pop-up shop on Michigan Avenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...