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Chapter 11 Watch: Takata, A Hanjin Update And Are Chico’s, Lands’ End Next Up?
Chapter 11 Watch: Takata, A Hanjin Update And Are Chico’s, Lands’ End Next Up?
October 14, 2016  |  Retail

There’s been a lot of bankruptcy news this week. So, without further ado, here’s the latest in bankruptcy news and trends from the past week...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Alibaba To “Upgrade” China’s Retail
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Alibaba To “Upgrade” China’s Retail
October 14, 2016  |  eCommerce

Alibaba is warning China’s retailers that it plans to revolutionize the nation’s retail sector. According to Internet Retailer, in a letter to shareholders sent on...

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Bitcoin’s Resplendent Week
Bitcoin’s Resplendent Week
October 14, 2016  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin has had a great week, mostly. It’s rallying in China as the yuan devalues, central banks worldwide are experimenting with blockchain and a New...

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South Korea’s Young Startup Scene Is Growing Up Fast
South Korea’s Young Startup Scene Is Growing Up Fast
October 14, 2016  |  International

Though South Korea’s startup ecosystem is relatively new — its first accelerator was launched just three years ago — the culture is evolving quickly. With...

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Hackers Won’t Let SWIFT Catch A Break
Hackers Won’t Let SWIFT Catch A Break
October 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Another day, another cyberthreat on SWIFT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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TrueCar, Car And Driver Launch New Car Buying Service
TrueCar, Car And Driver Launch New Car Buying Service
October 14, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

TrueCar and Hearst Autos’ leading automobile magazine and website, Car and Driver, have announced a partnership to launch a new car buying service. Get the Full...

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Alibaba Hopes To Blend eCommerce With Traditional Retail In China
Alibaba Hopes To Blend eCommerce With Traditional Retail In China
October 14, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

Alibaba warns that Chinese eCommerce operators could face “tremendous challenges” as it aims to transform the country’s traditional retail industry, worth an estimated $4.5 trillion....

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Quicken’s Apps Get An Upgrade
Quicken’s Apps Get An Upgrade
October 14, 2016  |  Mobile Applications

Quicken, now separated from Intuit, is looking to make a name as an independent company providing financial management solutions for individuals and small businesses. This...

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The True Face Of A Fraudster Mastermind
The True Face Of A Fraudster Mastermind
October 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters come in all shapes and sizes, and frankly, all of them of are pretty scary. But there’s one particular type that may strike a...

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