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Is Google Dumping NFC To Compete With Apple?
Is Google Dumping NFC To Compete With Apple?
February 12, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

It seems Google might be considering moving beyond NFC in its quest to compete with Apple Pay, according to new data published in The Information.  ...

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Shell Pumps PayPal For Mobile Payments
Shell Pumps PayPal For Mobile Payments
February 11, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Tired of having to get out of the car in the middle of winter to pay for gas? Thanks to a new partnership between PayPal...

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Rocket Internet-Backed ePawn Shop Raises $19M
Rocket Internet-Backed ePawn Shop Raises $19M
February 11, 2015  |  International

Since the economic downturn of 2008, the lending industry has undergone a sea change of sorts, as established banks rethink their lending practices, as well...

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Fuel Rewards May Drive Retail Coalition Loyalty in America
Fuel Rewards May Drive Retail Coalition Loyalty in America
February 10, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

While very popular in Europe, Canada, and the U.K., retail coalition loyalty programs have been difficult to get off the ground in America, largely thanks...

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