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First Data: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, Everywhere Consumers Shop

First Data: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, Everywhere Consumers Shop
First Data: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, Everywhere Consumers Shop
December 19, 2017  |  Retail

The last few holiday seasons, from a retail sales point of view, have been a bit … lackluster. From 2014 to 2016, there was a visible consumer...

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Why The Future Of Payments Is Interoperable (Not Integrated)
Why The Future Of Payments Is Interoperable (Not Integrated)
December 18, 2017  |  Banking

When one person is thinking about sending an email to another, there are all kinds of things to think about: how long or short to...

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NEW REPORT: Car Sales And Kiosks
NEW REPORT: Car Sales And Kiosks
December 18, 2017  |  Unattended Retail

While some consumers may list shopping on their list of favorite activities, dealing with retail friction is nobody’s idea of a good time. But can...

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Online Banking: An Unwitting Accomplice To Multi-Channel Fraud Attacks
Online Banking: An Unwitting Accomplice To Multi-Channel Fraud Attacks
December 18, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Star One Credit Union didn’t think it had an online fraud problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Joy To The World Edition: Bitcoin, Walmart And The Magic Of Movies
Joy To The World Edition: Bitcoin, Walmart And The Magic Of Movies
December 18, 2017  |  Today In Data

The final countdown to Christmas has begun – and in exactly one week, the counter officially will be at zero. The prepared have been finished...

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Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi: How Star Wars Blasted Merchandising To A New Level
Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi: How Star Wars Blasted Merchandising To A New Level
December 16, 2017  |  Retail

It all started with an empty box under the Christmas tree back in 1977. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Integrated Payments: The Way To An SMB’s Heart
Integrated Payments: The Way To An SMB’s Heart
December 15, 2017  |  SMBs

“Small business” (SMB) is a term that could describe any number of ventures — from an individual Uber driver to a micro-merchant selling handmade jam...

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The Growing Demand For International Invoicing
The Growing Demand For International Invoicing
December 15, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

Life is full of complexity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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