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Airbnb Update Takes The Tourism Out Of Traveling
April 21, 2016

The traditional travel industry is still trying to catch up to the changes Airbnb precipitated when it exploded onto the scene, but the company’s latest update to its app might create even more dust for its competitors to eat. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Can Pumpkin Spice Save Cheerios Sales?
April 21, 2016

What happens when millennials turn away from traditional breakfast foods? Brands adopt all the millennial trappings they can think of to win them back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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When Your Car Company Becomes Your Wallet
April 21, 2016

FordPass is exactly like what it sounds – the automotive manufacturer’s foray into the world of payments. Well, more correctly, commerce. Jim Buczkowski, Ford’s Director of Electrical and Electronics systems, tells Karen Webster why Ford views FordPass as less of a wallet and more of...

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Discover’s Global eCommerce Acceptance Push
April 21, 2016

Where consumers go, companies that support commerce have no choice but to follow, and when those consumers choose to go global with their purchases, the decision has been made for credit card issuers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Munchery’s Monthly Membership Aimed At New Eaters
April 20, 2016

As on-demand delivery companies attempt to navigate the murky waters of turning a profit, more and more are turning to a solution that consumers have found hard to swallow: monthly membership fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CVS Makes Curbside Omnichannel-Focused Investment
April 20, 2016

No matter what kind of shopper they are, consumers are spending more time than ever on their phones. It makes sense, then, that no matter what kind of business they are, retailers should focus on mobile, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Food for Thought in VC Land
April 19, 2016

Venture capital: It’s not just for breakfast anymore. Or maybe it is, if you are one of the biggest cereal (and other foodstuff) makers in the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Coachella’s Contextual Commerce: The Good, The Bad And The Flower Crown Ugly
April 19, 2016

Any music festival worth the price of admission can define itself by a certain vibe. Woodstock had Free Love. Lollapalooza had, and still has, mosh pits and crowdsurfing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Being An Uber Of Something
April 18, 2016

While there is no end to complaints modern travelers can make about getting from point A to point B, at least mythical monsters don’t usually make the list. The worst thing that one worries about today is an excessive layover; back in the Heroic Age, sailors were...