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Google To Give Black Friday Shoppers Real-Time Store Data
November 26, 2015

While the average consumer is more than familiar with several of Google’s high-profile products and services, a large part of the tech giant’s business is still done behind the scenes with consumer data and analytics-hungry advertisers. However, Google is turning this inside out on Black...

Cross-border Payments
UK Credit Union Assets On The Rise
November 26, 2015

Fiserv’s latest Future Trends in U.K. Banking report found that the nation’s credit union assets are expected to surge to £2.2 billion by 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Mobile Commerce
Startups Race To Deliver On-Demand Thanksgiving Essentials
November 26, 2015

In-store retailers spend the better part of early November saturating the airwaves with news of their irresistible promotions come Black Friday in order to get shoppers up from the dinner tables and in line for doorbuster deals. However, this year food and beverage delivery startups...

Western Union’s New Platform Serves Czech Republic SMEs
November 26, 2015

To aid in cross-border payments, Western Union launched risk management solutions for small businesses in the Czech Republic. 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...

Cybersecurity
FBI IDs Hacker Linked To Stolen Web Credentials
November 25, 2015

The FBI has identified a hacker known as “mr.grey,” as being possibly linked to the breach of 1.2 billion stolen Web credentials that were discovered in 420,000 websites, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

CFPB’s Complaint Data Reveals Banking Service Gaps
November 25, 2015

The CFPB released its latest monthly consumer complaint snapshot, which showcased what consumers have to say about their banking experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Merchant Innovation
Apple’s iBeacon: Fizzle or Sizzle?
November 25, 2015

As successful as Apple has been with most of its product launches, it still has some products that haven’t taken off, such as Apple’s beleaguered iBeacon platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Ten Bucks Buys The Latest Credit Card Hacker Tool
November 25, 2015

American Express may want to reconsider the algorithm it uses to generate new card numbers. 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,...

Mobile Commerce
Shiftgig Rakes In $22M For On-Demand Job Marketplace
November 25, 2015

On-demand job marketplace Shiftgig has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round to further expand its mobile platform, bringing its total raised capital value to $35 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...