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Max Levchin On What Comes After $200M Worth Of Capital Affirmation

Max Levchin On What Comes After $200M Worth Of Capital Affirmation
Max Levchin On What Comes After $200M Worth Of Capital Affirmation
December 12, 2017  |  Loans

Fresh off a $200 million funding round, Affirm's CEO Max Levchin cautions PYMNTS' Karen Webster against thinking the money is simply a validation for the...

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2017: The Year Retail Got Its Experiential Act Together
2017: The Year Retail Got Its Experiential Act Together
December 12, 2017  |  Mastercard

Some things about holiday shopping trends will never change, Mastercard’s Sarah Quinlan told Karen Webster in their annual discussion of the trends to watch for the holiday season....

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Hyperwallet CEO: Supporting Payments For Amazon Sellers Down Under
Hyperwallet CEO: Supporting Payments For Amazon Sellers Down Under
December 11, 2017  |  Amazon

December 5, 2017 was day one, Down Under, for Amazon. It was, according to Amazon executives, an opening day that broke all previous opening day...

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ClassPass And The Battle Of The Bulge, Waged Digitally
ClassPass And The Battle Of The Bulge, Waged Digitally
December 11, 2017  |  Subscriptions

From New Year’s Resolution to Action, thoughts of fitness are likely weighing on the minds (and waistlines) of us all. ClassPass seeks to provide a...

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NEW REPORT: Bots Inside Of Messaging Apps Target Customer Service, Not Sales
NEW REPORT: Bots Inside Of Messaging Apps Target Customer Service, Not Sales
December 11, 2017  |  Omnicommerce

While it’s nice to be able to shop from the comfort of the couch, purchasing online can be rather confusing for some consumers. After all, there...

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What The Last 25 Years Of X-Border B2B Payments Tells Us About The Next
What The Last 25 Years Of X-Border B2B Payments Tells Us About The Next
December 08, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The more things change in payments, the more they stay … anything but the same. Cambridge Global Payments CEO Gary McDonald weighs in on the...

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Charitable Giving Goes Online — Now What?
Charitable Giving Goes Online — Now What?
December 08, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Online and alternative forms of payment are fast becoming a hallmark of the nonprofit sector, and complexity reigns amid gifts and donations. In an interview...

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The Data-Driven Guest Experience
The Data-Driven Guest Experience
December 08, 2017  |  Big Data

When it comes to delivering a personalized, pleasant experience, the goals of consumers and hospitality operators are completely aligned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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