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Is Barbie’s iPhone Stealing Your Data?
December 07, 2015

Usually, when you hear about a retailer being hacked, it’s a bad thing, but in this case, it was done with good intentions. 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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Swindled Madoff Investees Pocket Another $1.2 Billion In Payout No. 6
December 07, 2015

Holiday presents may be coming early for victims of Bernard Madoff’s infamous and massive Ponzi scheme. 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...

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First Data Recoups From Hardware-Driven Glitch
December 07, 2015

Payments processor First Data experienced an outage that held up processing of certain credit and debit transactions for five hours on Friday (Dec. 4) morning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Pandora CEO Decries On-Demand Music Streaming (Simultaneously Defines Irony)
December 04, 2015

Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews recently penned an op-ed piece in which he argues that free on-demand music streaming services are destroying the music industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Shyp Makes eBay Shipping Easier
December 04, 2015

From established retail giants to plucky startups, it seems like everybody is trying to crack the nut of on-demand delivery for convenience-crazy consumers. However, not nearly as many are concerned about making the shipping process easier for those hawking their wares. Get the Full Story...

Macy’s Sued For Mistreating Minorities
December 04, 2015

Macy’s is back in the news again this week, this time as the target of a lawsuit by minority customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

eBay’s Retail Tech Patent Spree
December 04, 2015

Recent patent filings by online retailer, reseller and auction mega-site eBay have pundits guessing at whether the company intends to take its offerings into the brick-and-mortar space in the coming months and years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mobile Commerce
The Return Of The 4″ iPhone?
December 04, 2015

When all phones could do was call and send the occasional text, consumers were crazy for devices that were as small and low-profile as possible. When they essentially became pocket computers, screens ballooned in response to the increase in functionality. Get the Full Story Complete...

Consumer Insights
Oculus Rift Dev Kits Selling Out At $1,200
December 04, 2015

Pundits across the retail industry are just waiting for virtual reality to hit it big with brands and shoppers alike, but experts watching the used resale markets have already noticed a groundswell of unexpected interest in one company’s headsets. Get the Full Story Complete the form...