Merchant Innovation

Merchant Innovation
Target Beefs Up eCommerce Operations With Injection Of Outside Talent
July 09, 2014

Target has announced the hire of three new top-level executives to help strengthen the retailer’s eCommerce and technology efforts. 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...

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eBay-Argos Click-Collect Partnership Moves On To Phase Two
July 08, 2014

U.K. eBay customers will now have more options for how they receive their goods from the online marketplace as the company has announced an expansion of the “Click and Collect” program it runs in partnership with Argos store chain. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Fab.com’s Latest Survival Tactic
July 07, 2014

How does a company called Fab become more, well…fabulous? By focusing more on original goods. To that end, Fab is launching Hem — a line of customizable, “affordable” furniture and home products that are made in-house (or designed specifically for Hem by third-parties.) The launch...

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ePaymentAmerica New Small Business Workbench Distributor
July 07, 2014

Small-to-medium sized enterprises are always trying to stay ahead in the ever-evolving business world. As technology continues to change, it can be especially tricky. However, ePaymentAmerica and Small Business Workbench are working together to ensure that all payment processing needs are met with an all-encompassing...

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Apple Inks First Deal in Saudi Arabia
July 07, 2014

In less than 60 days after the Saudi government agreed to allow Apple to begin marketing products and officially operate within the Middle Eastern monarchy, Apple has struck a sales deal with Jarir Bookstore a major Saudi Arabia-based retailer, according to 9to5mac. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Lisnr Uses Beacon and Sounds for Proximity Marketing
July 03, 2014

Startup Lisnr Inc. has found a way for songs to give way to marketers taking that information and sending those customers messages through their smartphones. Essentially, Lisnr uses audio-beacon technology to understand what customers are listening to, and how to use that information in a...

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Mahindra Comviva Named Top Mobile Commerce Vendor
July 02, 2014

Mobile solutions provider Mahindra Comviva was named the “Mobile Commerce Vendor of the Year” at the 12th edition of Frost & Sullivan India ICT Awards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Around the World with Beacon
July 02, 2014

With businesses large and small rushing to jump onto the Beacon bandwagon, it can be hard to keep track of who, where, why and how's of the Beacon revolution. Luckily PYMNTS is keeping track of all of that for you. Check out the latest updates...

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Ghana Fuel Shortage Sparks Forex Subsidies To Help Distributors Secure Credit For Oil Imports
July 02, 2014

Foreign exchange payments and subsidies provided by the Ghana government are helping to overcome fuel shortages that have hampered the country for more than a week. The subsidies should help distributors to buy more oil from other countries.