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56% of US Consumers Experienced a False Payment Decline in Last 90 Days

56% of US Consumers Experienced a False Payment Decline in Last 90 Days
56% of US Consumers Experienced a False Payment Decline in Last 90 Days
October 08, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

In an era of evolving consumer preferences, merchants face mounting pressure to streamline payment processes. As payment methods diversify and the costs of transaction processing...

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Can Levi’s Win the D2C Game? Brand Bets Big on Direct Connection With Consumers
Can Levi’s Win the D2C Game? Brand Bets Big on Direct Connection With Consumers
October 07, 2024  |  Earnings

Levi Strauss & Co. is evaluating the possible sale of its Dockers brand amid its transformation to a direct-to-consumer (D2C)-first retailer. Get the Full Story...

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Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence
Mixed Economic Signals: Strong Jobs Report, but Declining Confidence
October 07, 2024  |  Economy

Monday (Oct. 7) marked a double dose of economic data that provided a continued diet of mixed signals. First up, the Federal Reserve’s latest data on...

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AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets
AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets
October 07, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots enter workplaces, they’re not just boosting productivity — they’re opening digital back doors to corporate secrets, with over a third...

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How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued ID Isn’t Fake
October 07, 2024  |  Authentication

The line from “The Godfather” rings true in the age of digital fraud and stolen identities: It’s not personal; it’s strictly business. Get the Full...

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Passkeys Replace Passwords as Banks Seek Better Authentication Options
Passkeys Replace Passwords as Banks Seek Better Authentication Options
October 07, 2024  |  Authentication

In the 21st-century financial services sector, security is paramount, and threats abound. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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71% of Merchants Expect Software to Replace Traditional Point-of-Sale Terminals
71% of Merchants Expect Software to Replace Traditional Point-of-Sale Terminals
October 07, 2024  |  Point of Sale

As digital payment technology evolves, software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) solutions are emerging as a transformative force in payments. With the potential to democratize payment acceptance, SoftPOS...

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Rite Aid CMO Says ‘Data Is Our Best Friend Right Now’
Rite Aid CMO Says ‘Data Is Our Best Friend Right Now’
October 07, 2024  |  Retail

Data, in the right hands, can be a business leader’s magic wand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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