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The Coming Online Retail Crush — And Can Retail Keep Up?
The Coming Online Retail Crush — And Can Retail Keep Up?
October 28, 2016  |  Retail

The digital shoppers are coming, the digital shoppers are coming! It may not have quite the kick that the pronouncement about the arrival of the...

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Retailers Ready For Post-Election Holiday Shopping Rush
Retailers Ready For Post-Election Holiday Shopping Rush
October 28, 2016  |  Retail

This year’s presidential election may have a major influence over the holiday shopping season. According to the National Retail Federation‘s annual consumer spending survey, shoppers may...

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India To Leapfrog US As eCommerce Hub?
India To Leapfrog US As eCommerce Hub?
October 28, 2016  |  eCommerce

India may hurdle the United States as the world’s second-biggest eCommerce market over the next two decades, research from Worldpay estimates. That shuffling of leading...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Easy Access Is ‘Easier’ With ATMS & Gift Cards
Bitcoin Tracker: Easy Access Is ‘Easier’ With ATMS & Gift Cards
October 28, 2016  |  Bitcoin

Is there a run on bitcoin? Before you panic, know that the answer is “certainly not yet.” But after last week’s DDoS attack, there is...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Why Millennials Can’t Catch A (Credit Card) Break
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Why Millennials Can’t Catch A (Credit Card) Break
October 28, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Millennials are having a tough time getting credit cards — in fact, a new study revealed six out of 10 10 millennials declined for credit are not...

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Why Hackers Just Can’t Get Enough Of IoT
Why Hackers Just Can’t Get Enough Of IoT
October 28, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

It’s safe to say hackers may be developing a love affair with connected devices. Anyone who attempted to hit a major site in the U.S....

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Snapchat Could Raise As Much As $4 Billion In IPO
Snapchat Could Raise As Much As $4 Billion In IPO
October 28, 2016  |  IPO

Snapchat is reportedly aiming to raise as much as $4 billion in an initial public offering. According to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the...

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