2016

Getting Ready For 2017? Not Before You Read This
Getting Ready For 2017? Not Before You Read This
January 02, 2017  |  Karen Webster

Every Monday, this column space is dedicated to the musings of Karen Webster and her take on all things payments, commerce and retail. The goal:...

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PYMNTS’ 2016 Roundup: Retail Edition
PYMNTS’ 2016 Roundup: Retail Edition
December 30, 2016  |  Retail

There’s no doubt about it. This year has been big for retail — big on change, innovation and some surprises along the way. EMV changed the...

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What Hit — And Missed — In 2016
What Hit — And Missed — In 2016
December 30, 2016  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

When it comes down to writing year-in-review roundups about what surged and what didn’t in any given year, the challenge is always in not omitting...

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2016 Ended Sluggishly, Despite Hopes
2016 Ended Sluggishly, Despite Hopes
December 27, 2016  |  Consumer Finance

There is much speculation for how the U.S.’ economic health will temper in 2017. While some say it’s looking up to be a solid year...

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Shrinking Middle Class Among Top 2016 Findings
Shrinking Middle Class Among Top 2016 Findings
December 27, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

‘Tis the season to reflect on the year that’s about to end, and that’s exactly what Pew Research Center did with its list of 16...

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2016 Words Of Wisdom: The CEO Edition
2016 Words Of Wisdom: The CEO Edition
December 26, 2016  |  Payments Innovation

Phew! We made it through another holiday season (relatively) unscathed. Our wallets may be a bit lighter and our pants a bit tighter (depending on...

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