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Anonymous Takes Credit for Amazon, PlayStation Christmas Hack
December 29, 2014

A Twitter account that claims affiliation to Anonymous released a trove of alleged consumer data from various companies the day after Christmas. 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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Chinese Prepaid Card Company Network Glitch Causes Stir
December 29, 2014

A popular prepaid shopping card company in China is catching heat after a network glitch prevented the cards from working. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Why Aren’t There Restaurant Apps That Do What You Want?
December 29, 2014

Why are so many restaurants so low-tech? Part of the reason restaurateurs aren’t interested in technology — and particularly mobile apps — is that they’re more interested in food and the people eating it. But there’s also more specific reasons, according to tech investor Bryan...

Walmart Buys Competitors’ Gift Cards
December 29, 2014

Walmart is offering to buy gift cards from 200 other merchants in exchange for Walmart gift cards, according to The Washington Post. 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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FTC: Data Broker Sold Payday Loan Data To Scammers For 50 Cents Per Victim
December 29, 2014

A data broker who helped scammers steal millions of dollars from payday loan applicants is the target of a lawsuit filed last week by the Federal Trade Commission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Google Sues Visa And MasterCard Over High Interchange Fees
December 29, 2014

Google hit Visa and MasterCard with a new lawsuit in federal court last week, accusing the payment card brands of violating federal antitrust law by charging “supracompetitive” interchange fees, Law360 reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Worldwide Retail Sales Projected to Top $22 Trillion
December 26, 2014

Retail sales are expected to top $22 trillion this year, eMarketer reported, which is expected to include $1.3 trillion in e-commerce led by China and the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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China to Eclipse U.S. as Top E-Commerce Market
December 26, 2014

New data predict the emergence of China as the world’s largest e-commerce market, with the U.S. trailing behind at No. 2. But, as the research at eMarketer shows, the numbers show a very different story about the retail markets in each nation. Get the Full...

Consumer Experience Key In E-Commerce Future
December 26, 2014

As e-commerce trends continue to grow, so does the need for marketers to appeal to consumers on new levels. Because e-commerce is driving retail, retailers must react to consumer demand and focus on creating experiences, Entrepreneur reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...