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Imagotag Seals €35m NFC Contract in Europe
June 19, 2015

Imagotag, a subsidiary of Store Electronic Systems (SES), an electronic shelf labels supplier, just sealed an exclusive agreement in Germany with a mysterious “leading international retailer.” The €35m contract, which is one of the world’s largest ESL roll-out agreements to date according to Imagotag’s website,...

Google And Ingenico Team Up To Help Europeans Boost Cross-Border eCommerce
June 19, 2015

Ingenico and Google are banding together to help European merchants grow relationships, and sales, beyond their own borders. 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...

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Let Traditional State-Run Banks Create Online Units, Says China Central Bank Researcher
June 19, 2015

Upstart financial institutions have been using technology to encroach on areas typically the province of China’s state-run banks, according to a senior central bank researcher. And the country’s regulators should set up rules allowing those traditional firms to create online finance units to battle that...

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AmEx Faces Legally Leveled Playing Field At the PoS
June 19, 2015

After years of policies geared the other way, American Express will no long prohibit merchants who accept their card from steering consumers to their rivals at Visa and MasterCard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Millennials Love Walmart – No Really
June 18, 2015

Walmart’s investment in mobile technology and eCommerce is finally paying off, and the results have left even the company’s employees in shock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Are Robots Next For Retail? Alibaba’s Latest Investment
June 18, 2015

Imagine walking into a retailer and instead of a person greeting you, there’s a robot. A robot named Pepper, to be more specific. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Gap’s Big Bet On Better Style
June 18, 2015

While Gap Inc., might not want to call it a comeback (they’ve been here for years, as LL Cool J once sang), they are staking their future fortunes on a renewed interest in an old premise: selling attractive clothing. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Reliance Retail To Rollout Online B2B Marketplace
June 18, 2015

India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, is seeking to aid small retailers with its latest move. Reliance Retail is launching an exclusive online B2B platform built to enable better payments capability and supply chain productivity, said Business Standard in a recent report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Stakes Are High For Shipping Luxury Goods
June 18, 2015

For delivery services looking to transport jewelry, handbags and other expensive items, shipping insurance remains a complicating factor. 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...