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Is Cognitive Biometrics A Retailer’s Best Friend?
July 13, 2015

The problem with security of all kinds is best typified by an experience anyone reading this can relate to — going through the security lines at the airport. After September 11, there are exactly zero adults in the United States who do not understand the...

The Incredible Shrinking PC Sales
July 10, 2015

The hits just keep on coming when it comes to PC sales — and not in a good way. 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...

Target Launches New Store Format
July 10, 2015

Target wants to make your home smarter — and it’s opened a store just for that purpose. 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...

The Last Bastion Of Retail Finally Heads Online
July 10, 2015

For retail brands, “luxury” used to mean “not available for sale online” … but that part of the definition is beginning to change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Is eBay’s Enterprise Unit Heading For A Sale To Thomas H. Lee?
July 10, 2015

According to reports in Reuters that broke late yesterday (July 9), private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners is the frontrunner in talks to purchase eBay’s enterprise unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Polyvore And IFTTT First On Pinterest’s Developer Platform
July 09, 2015

Pinterest has announced that IFTTT, a Web-based conditional platform, and Polyvore, a fashion site, will be the first to tap into the developer platform which the company announced in May. The new API is intended to help developer build apps that will “bring Pins to...

Why Apps Are Last Year’s Mobile Strategy
July 09, 2015

Those of us who spend most of our time watching the payments and commerce ecosystem can end up with a somewhat distorted perception of time. When the majority of what one looks at is what’s next, it can be easy to start getting a little...

Harry’s Flirts With Unicorn Status With $750M Valuation, $75M Funding Pick Up
July 09, 2015

Harry’s, a shaving subscription service a la Dollar Shave Club, has just capped a $75.6 million Series C round that brings its value to an impressive $750 million. The round, led by Wellington Partners, saw involvement from previous investor Tiger Global Management. Get the Full Story...

The Power And Perils Of Personalization
July 09, 2015

While many gallons of ink have been spilled on the magic of mobile in retail, there is actually a one word description that explains much of what mobile can do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...