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Visa Holds ‘FastTrack’ Session In Dubai, PayPoint Rolls Out Amazon Top Off Promotion

Visa Holds ‘FastTrack’ Session In Dubai, PayPoint Rolls Out Amazon Top Off Promotion
Visa Holds ‘FastTrack’ Session In Dubai, PayPoint Rolls Out Amazon Top Off Promotion
July 16, 2018  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Visa’s ‘FastTrack’ mentoring session in Dubai. In addition, U.K.-based...

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Amazon Faces Labor Issues As Prime Day Revs Up
Amazon Faces Labor Issues As Prime Day Revs Up
July 16, 2018  |  Amazon

As Prime Day is getting ready for push-off in the U.S., workers in Spain and Germany are striking to protest working conditions at the company’s...

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A New Take On Shoes, From A Very New Merchant
A New Take On Shoes, From A Very New Merchant
July 16, 2018  |  Retail

While parenting books cover a wide variety of topics big and small, very few adults go into the adventure of raising children knowing exactly how...

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The Meal Kit As A Grocery Play
The Meal Kit As A Grocery Play
July 16, 2018  |  Retail

Grocers are taking on the meal kit industry by rolling out ready-to-cook options in their aisles, but they face a choice: Should they carry another...

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Today In Data: The Many Right Contexts For Commerce
Today In Data: The Many Right Contexts For Commerce
July 16, 2018  |  Today In Data

The era of contextual commerce is upon us  — though what exactly that means can vary. One brand’s successful foray into context can easily turn into another brand’s...

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Gymboree Refreshes Brand On Amazon’s Prime Day
Gymboree Refreshes Brand On Amazon’s Prime Day
July 16, 2018  |  Retail

With Amazon rolling out Prime Day deals, Gymboree is revamping its digital presence along with a refreshed product and personality. The changes include updated websites...

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Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent In June
Retail Sales Rise 0.5 Percent In June
July 16, 2018  |  Retail

Topping off a quarter of strong consumption, Americans spent more at retailers in June than the prior month. The Commerce Department said on Monday (July...

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World Cup Highlights Growth Of Contactless Payments In Russia
World Cup Highlights Growth Of Contactless Payments In Russia
July 16, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

Contactless payments scored big at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, with 50 percent of Visa purchases in tournament venues utilizing contactless transactions through cards, mobile devices...

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Breaches, Beginnings And A Buying Spree
Breaches, Beginnings And A Buying Spree
July 16, 2018  |  Data Dive

Last week was one of those good news/bad news kind of weeks in payments where either every dark cloud had a silver lining or vice...

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