20131226-‘Square Of Africa’ Recounts Struggles On Eve Of Expansion
December 26, 2013

Entering and excelling in an emerging market is no small feat, even if your solution has found footing abroad. What’s even more difficult, however, is turning a market juggernaut like SafariCom into a partner. Heading into 2014, however, CEO Dylan Higgins has done just that....

20131226-2014: Will Merchants Beckon For Beacons?
December 26, 2013

Using the radio, GPS and Bluetooth technologies in smartphones, vendors in 2013 ventured closer to providing the frictionless, hands-free payment experience necessary to convince consumers to give up paying with plastic. The technology also potentially can enable merchants to market products and services to consumers...

20131226-2014: Will Merchants Beckon For Beacons?
December 26, 2013

Using the radio, GPS and Bluetooth technologies in smartphones, vendors in 2013 ventured closer to providing the frictionless, hands-free payment experience necessary to convince consumers to give up paying with plastic. The technology also potentially can enable merchants to market products and services to consumers...

PayPal Announces International Logistics Solution For Chinese eCommerce Providers
December 26, 2013

PayPal has announced its intent to simplify international logistics for China-based online merchants looking to tap foreign markets, a December 23 blog post indicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Apple Hints At Major 2014 Product Line Shakeup
December 23, 2013

In an open letter to employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested that the company has big changes planned for its product lines in 2014, InformationWeek reported on December 23. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Where Founders Launch VC Firm
December 23, 2013

Veterans of local search and recommendations startup Where, acquired by PayPal in April, 2011, have announced plans to begin a new angel investment fund beginning this January, Boston.com reported on December 23.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

China Mobile, Apple Finalize iPhone Deal
December 23, 2013

Apple Inc. and the Chinese government have finalized an agreement that will allow the company to sell iPhones through China Mobile, the Communist nation’s largest mobile telecom network, Reuters reported on December 23. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Sports Authority Expands Shopkick Integration
December 23, 2013

Sports Authority has completed integration the shopkick mobile app at its all of its U.S. locations, Mobile Commerce Daily reported on December 23. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Holiday Shopping Slows, But Christmas Day Commerce Might Jump
December 23, 2013

Holiday shopping fell this past weekend, compared to 2012 levels, as consumers pull back on spending just ahead of Christmas Day, Reuters reported on December 23. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...