weird commerce
The Week In Very Weird Commerce
April 29, 2017

Among many other subjects, the late, great Hunter S. Thompson was one of the world’s foremost experts on weirdness of all kinds. One of our favorite — and more often quoted — observations from Dr. Gonzo on the subject is a good catch-all for when it seems the...

Mobile
Mobile Marks Growth in Starbucks’ Q2
April 28, 2017

Mobile payments continued to gain traction for coffee giant Starbucks in the second quarter of the current fiscal year. Mobile overall was 29 percent of all orders in the U.S., a sequential gain of 2 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Tracker: Crypto-Catch-22
April 28, 2017

In the last few weeks, three separate bitcoin exchanges have reported a halt on processing transactions in dollars — the result of global banks pulling out of high-risk areas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Ingenico Group Grows Ukraine Footprint With SST Acquisition
April 28, 2017

Global seamless payment technology provider Ingenico Group recently announced an acquisition that will expand its footprint in the Ukraine. 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...

Economy
GDP Growth Slows Markedly — And Possibly Temporarily — In 1Q
April 28, 2017

Slow going, at least for now. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

Consumer Insights
Cross-Channel Customer Service Is Lacking Quality
April 28, 2017

When it comes to customer service, it turns out companies are lacking in their cross-channel service. 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 daily...

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Uber Of X: WeGoLook Is The Uber Of Authentication
April 28, 2017

Buying items online has become a regular everyday occurrence. With access to smart devices and laptops, consumers have the ability order anything from anywhere at anytime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Blockchain
Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain’s Role In Digital Advertising
April 28, 2017

Although it’s still in its infancy stage of being used outside of the financial arena, blockchain technology is slowly showing signs of impacting other industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
India’s Ecommerce Impact Is Tiny But Not For Long
April 28, 2017

India has been the next bastion of growth for eCommerce companies, including Amazon and Alibaba, but the market is still in its infancy, accounting for just 1 percent of the world’s spending online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...