Merchant Innovation

Raise Gets More Personal With Mobile Business Acquisition
August 20, 2015

Raise announced today (Aug. 20) that it has acquired Tastebud Technologies, a mobile personalization business, marking its first acquisition. 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...

Ralph Lauren Tailors Wearable Tech With Real-Time Data
August 20, 2015

Ralph Lauren has taken its Polo sports line to another level — starting with a wearable tech smart shirt with embedded biometric features that are available to review in real time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Andreessen Horowitz Targets FinTech With New General Partner
August 20, 2015

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz announced today the addition of a new general partner who is said to have the expertise the company is looking for to continue expanding its FinTech investing, The New York Times reported yesterday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Jessica Alba Brings Beauty To Honest Empire
August 20, 2015

Celebrity and entrepreneur Jessica Alba announced the online retailer she co-founded in 2011, The Honest Company, will expand to include a full cosmetic and skin care line called Honest Beauty next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Saks Fifth Avenue Launches Multiplatform ‘Empire’ Promo
August 20, 2015

The luxury retailer is partnering with Fox to produce a multiplatform promotional campaign aimed to bring the network’s hit show “Empire” to life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

The Amazonian Take On The Pillars Of Trust
August 20, 2015

If you ask Patrick Gauthier, Amazon’s Vice President of External Payments, what customer centricity means for him and Amazon, he’ll tell you it’s all about one concept: being customer obsessed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Magento Merchants Gain Access To Real-Time Analytics
August 20, 2015

eBay Enterprise’s Magento platform has expanded a partnership with New Relic that will provide its merchant customers an in-depth look at the key metrics they may need for savvier business decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

JDA Boosts Omnichannel Supply Chain Value With IBM
August 20, 2015

JDA Software Group announced yesterday (Aug. 19) that it has integrated its JDA Intelligent Fulfillment and Labor Productivity solutions with Order Management solutions from IBM Commerce — making it easier to tap into the value of the omnichannel supply chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PayPal’s ‘Modest’ Acquisition
August 19, 2015

PayPal’s latest move since splitting from eBay is the acquisition of Modest, a firm that powers “buy” buttons inside of mobile apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...