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Starbucks Says “Au Revoir” To La Boulange
June 18, 2015

San Franciscans will soon have to bid adieu to the Starbucks-owned La Boulange stores as the company plans to close all 23 locations located in California. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Goldman Sachs Wants A Bigger Share Of SME Finance
June 18, 2015

Goldman Sachs may be more strongly associated with major conglomerates, but according to unnamed sources at The Wall Street Journal, the firm is now seeking out a greater share of the small business lending market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
FICO Willing To Take The Risk On China’s Alt-Lending
June 18, 2015

Credit score provider Fair Isaac Corp., more commonly known as FICO, is reportedly ready and willing to support China’s rising P2P and alternative lending market, despite the high risks associated with such a young sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

TransCentra Multitasks With B2B Payments
June 18, 2015

Payments service provider TransCentra has revealed a new way to streamline business-to-business payments that come from multiple channels, according to reports. The firm revealed Wednesday (June 17) that it is introducing its new Integrated Receivables process to help businesses get paid faster and manage their...

B2B Payments
Borderfree Links Hundreds Of eCommerce Markets
June 18, 2015

The eCommerce revolution means consumers and businesses are not only shopping online, but they now have access to a borderless range of products from sellers in other nations. This glimpse of international shopping means online sellers need the resources and infrastructure not only to reach...

Mobile Commerce
Square Serves Up “Fastbite” Delivery In NYC
June 18, 2015

In 2014, when Square acquired Caviar — the San Francisco-based food delivery startup — there wasn’t much news as to what Square’s plans were for the service. Plans got a bit more clear when Square also acquired Fastbite this past April. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

FedEx Exec Shakes Off Amazon’s Delivery Plans
June 18, 2015

The news that Amazon might be getting into the delivery service industry — by way of consumers over carriers — didn’t seem to phase the top execs at FedEx. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Basketball Giant ‘Magic’ Johnson To Join Square’s Board
June 18, 2015

Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson will join Square’s board of directors, the company said in a statement on Wednesday (June 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Doctor On Demand Boosts Virtual Platform With $50M In Funding
June 18, 2015

Doctor On Demand, the virtual doctor visit platform, has closed a $50 million round of Series B financing, bringing its total amount raised to-date to $74 million, it announced yesterday (June 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...