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Macy’s Beats, But No End To Negative Comps In Sight

Macy’s Beats, But No End To Negative Comps In Sight
Macy’s Beats, But No End To Negative Comps In Sight
August 11, 2017  |  Earnings

Yes, Macy's earnings were better than the Street expected, but expectations were hardly a high bar.  The sales declines continue, the guidance was soft, and...

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Taking A Pass On Passwords
Taking A Pass On Passwords
August 11, 2017  |  Exclusive Series

Turns out we’ve been doing passwords wrong and that in almost any fashion, short or long, rife with symbols or your dog’s birthday, the protection...

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PayPal Acquires Swift Financial To Expand SMB Lending Options
PayPal Acquires Swift Financial To Expand SMB Lending Options
August 11, 2017  |  Partnerships

The Great Recession had a crippling effect on credit markets across the board. Consumers, enterprise-sized businesses and small businesses (SMBs) all found themselves caught in...

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New Standards For Authenticating Digital Identity
New Standards For Authenticating Digital Identity
August 10, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Fraud is constantly evolving, so why shouldn’t digital identity protection? The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently updated its Digital Identity Guidelines, to include...

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Hertz And Avis Eye Uber Impact, With Rough Road Ahead
Hertz And Avis Eye Uber Impact, With Rough Road Ahead
August 10, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

Aging fleets, fickle car buyers and, of course, Uber and Lyft are all proving to be a perfect storm for rental stalwarts Hertz and Avis. But...

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Samsung Takes The #1 Smartphone Spot — As The Apple Machine Spins Up
Samsung Takes The #1 Smartphone Spot — As The Apple Machine Spins Up
August 10, 2017  |  Mobile

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How To Live Forever In The Financial Services Space
How To Live Forever In The Financial Services Space
August 10, 2017  |  Innovation

Slow and steady doesn’t win the financial services race. If you’re not ahead, you’re behind, especially if you’re playing on the global stage. Get the...

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Spin And The Urban Commuter’s Last Mile Problem
Spin And The Urban Commuter’s Last Mile Problem
August 09, 2017  |  Matchmakers

Talking to Karen Webster earlier this summer, Mobike’s Head of International Expansion, Florian Bohnert, said that bikes are a winning strategy for consumers nearly worldwide...

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