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Amazon Beefs Up Prime Streaming
December 09, 2015

In the war of offering the most convenient services to customers possible, on-demand platforms are in a veritable arms race to add new content and features. Not one to fall behind the pack, Amazon just added a major ally to its camp. Get the Full...

USPS.com Leads All Physical Post Offices In Sales
December 09, 2015

Despite its nationwide spread and ubiquity with consumers, few mention the U.S. Postal Service when it comes to leading carrier services in retail. However, the USPS isn’t letting an old-fashioned reputation hold it back from new-age success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Black Friday Fails To Buttress Sinking UK Sales
December 09, 2015

Retailers in the U.K. are hoping Christmas food and gift shopping will give a boost to sluggish holiday spending, which slumped in November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Why Jim Cramer Thinks Dollar Stores Are Retail’s Last Hope
December 09, 2015

Investors looking for a stable play in retail don’t have many places left to turn, and as consumer opinions grow even more fickle, placing big bets on brand names is more than the average stock broker can take. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

News
Clearent, WordPress Pair On Payments Plug-In
December 09, 2015

Payment processing company Clearent announced the release of its WordPress plug-in for developers on Tuesday (Dec. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Dunkin’ Warms Up To Apple Pay
December 09, 2015

America can soon run on Dunkin’ and pay for it with a tap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Big Data Platform Platfora Nabs $30M
December 09, 2015

Big data is as ubiquitous to running a modern business as cash or POS systems, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy or cost-effective to process all of that information in a timely and actionable manner. Fortunately, a startup that does just that is now...

Security & Fraud
EU Cybersecurity Law To Keep Companies In Check
December 09, 2015

EU lawmakers and member states are making a move to hold Internet firms accountable for reporting serious security breaches or else face sanctions, Reuters reported Monday (Dec. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Another Cybersecurity Firm Looks To Go Public
December 09, 2015

Bloomberg Business is reporting that Blue Coat Systems has been taking pitches from investment banks for an initial public offering. This comes just nine months after the Internet security provider was acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital Partners LLC. Get the Full Story Complete...