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What Costolo’s Departure Means For Twitter
June 12, 2015

Although Twitter CEO Dick Costolo had already announced internally at the end of last year that he would soon leave his post, Costolo’s resignation yesterday was anything but expected. Twitter is overflowing with #ThankYouDickC tributes by colleagues still in shock. Two years of stalled user...

Mobile Commerce
Facebook Messenger App Reaches 700 Million Users
June 12, 2015

Facebook held its annual shareholder meeting yesterday (June 11), when it revealed just how successful some of its top products have become. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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MasterCard Propels Mission Of Navy Cash/Marine Cash
June 12, 2015

Operating bank accounts in the middle of the Indian Ocean might not be a reality for the average Joe, but for years it has been a tedious process for the hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women in the U.S. Navy. Get the Full...

Retail
Crate & Barrel To Say Farewell To Manhattan
June 11, 2015

This summer, furnishing giant Crate & Barrel is closing the doors to its more than 20-year-old Manhattan flagship store as the company faces growing rents in the area. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Loyalty & Rewards
UK’s Largest Loyalty Program Goes Digital
June 11, 2015

Nectar, a longstanding loyalty program that allows customers to collect points from online retailers and brick-and-mortar retailers in the U.K., announced the launch of a digital rewards platform called Nectar Tickets yesterday (June 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Kohl’s Will Add Loyalty With Apple Pay Support
June 11, 2015

Kohl’s is the latest retailer to hop aboard the Apple Pay bandwagon, joining a constantly evolving list of big names. But its fall rollout will also include a unique aspect, as Kohl’s plans to integrate its Kohl’s Charge private credit card and its Yes2You Rewards loyalty program within Apple...

B2B Payments
Purecomm Gives Commerce-as-a-Service An Omnichannel Bump
June 11, 2015

The Commerce-as-a-Service boom is underway, with corporations like PayPal, Bigcommerce and Alibaba forging new paths to help retailers migrate their operations online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

UAE’s Rising SME FinServ Market Attracts MasterCard
June 11, 2015

The United Arab Emirates is today’s hotbed of action for enterprise-focused financial services. Some of the world’s largest banks like Barclays and Citi have launched new B2B FinServ ventures in the region, while domestic startups like Beehive are exploring their own business financing innovations. Get...

B2B Anticipates The On-Demand Business Model
June 11, 2015

Consumers have fueled the surge in new apps and tools that offer on-demand services, with Uber and GrubHub emerging as some of the most visible success stories. Less visible, however, is the enterprise-focused on-demand market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...