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Western Union Pushes Past 30-Year Mark With Kroger
July 23, 2015

Thanks to a new agreement between Western Union and major grocery retailer The Kroger Co., customers can continue to send money around the world to more than 200 countries and territories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Merchant Innovation
Amazon Ramps Up Local Services Offering
July 23, 2015

The eCommerce company’s on-demand services marketplace, Amazon Home Services, has expanded its number of providers and services offered in 15 new metropolitan areas.

Darktrace’s VC Funding Pushes Value To $100M
July 23, 2015

Darktrace, the cybersecurity firm that counts as one of its key financial supporters the former head of Autonomy, Mike Lynch, has raised $22.5 million from Summit Partners, a venture capital firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Nordstrom’s Trunk Club Launches Service For Women
July 23, 2015

Trunk Club, a personal styling service owned by Nordstrom, is expanding its reach by offering fashion guidance to women.

It Took Amazon 17 Years To Pocket What Walmart Earns Every Seven Weeks
July 23, 2015

About 17 years ago, an analyst named Henry Blodget estimated Amazon’s stock price would soon be at or over $400. Since that prediction was made in 1998 and a year and a half later Amazon and the rest of the emerging eCommerce market were fighting to...

Angie’s List Quarterly Income Shifts In Right Direction
July 22, 2015

With a new interim CEO under its wings, the local services marketplace Angie’s List may be on the mend. But it’s not out of hot water yet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Merger Creates A New, Record-Breaking Alt-Lender
July 22, 2015

Alternative lender Capify has just hit a new milestone, and according to the company, it is the first alternative small business finance firm to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

PayPal Hints At Renewed Support For Small Biz
July 22, 2015

It’s official: PayPal is now its own company. But that doesn’t mean the payments giant won’t be working with other businesses. In fact, new reports said PayPal is set to strengthen its collaboration with the small business community and boost its SME funding efforts now...

B2B Payments
New B2B Payments Gateway Saves On Interchange Fees
July 22, 2015

For different types of buyers, there are different measures required by payment processors to safeguard a transaction. B2B and government procurement transactions are often the most complex because payment processors require greater detail about a purchase in order to verify and complete the transaction. But...