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In the News: Shopify Capital Reports Positive Q1 Update
June 23, 2017

Funding company Shopify Capital just released details from its Q1 2017 earnings call, which many are speculating will lead to a 25 percent return on investment (ROI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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China Polling Shopping Malls, Convenience Stores To Gauge Consumer Spending
June 23, 2017

China has been looking at shopping malls and convenience stores to get a better hold on consumer spending in what has become the world’s biggest consumer market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Walmart Flirts With The Gig Economy
June 23, 2017

Walmart made some news lately when it dipped its toe into the gig economy waters, asking employees to deliver packages ordered by customers who live along their commutes. Employees can opt into the program via a smartphone app to take home up to 10 deliveries...

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eBay Ups The eCommerce Ante With Price Match Guarantee
June 22, 2017

The redheaded (and perhaps forgotten) stepchild of the eCommerce world is back, and this time, it’s come with a way to up its game. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Float Hybrid And Building A Better Bridge Between Music And Beer
June 22, 2017

There is little worse at a concert or music festival event that the realization one has to leave their seat or standing area — and venture forth to go buy a beer. Between the walk, the lines, the wait and the return, buying a cold...

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Pinterest Upgrades Image Recognition With Lens Offering
June 22, 2017

In eCommerce news, while social media sites like Instagram and Tumblr feature a myriad of ways to enhance people’s wardrobes by suggesting new clothing pieces to add, Pinterest has a new upgraded take to its image recognition tool, Lens. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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More Layoffs Happening At Etsy
June 22, 2017

Etsy Marketplace — the internet’s favorite place to buy handmade goods and crafts — is on the verge of cutting 15 percent of its workforce, according to news reports out this morning. This is the eCommerce firm’s second big round of layoffs in two months....

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Walmart Tells Tech Partners Not To Host Its Apps On AWS
June 22, 2017

With competition fierce between Walmart and Amazon, the former has started telling technology partners to not run applications for the retailer on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Nike Mulls Selling Directly on Amazon
June 22, 2017

Nike has so far resisted direct sales on Amazon, but now it seems that, in the face of ebbing sales, the company has decided to Just Do It. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...