Holiday Season

The Christmas season, also called the holiday season, or the festive season, is an annually recurring period recognized in many Western and Western-influenced countries that is generally considered to run from late November to early January.

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MoneyGram’s Holiday Transactions Spike 70 Pct YOY
MoneyGram’s Holiday Transactions Spike 70 Pct YOY
January 07, 2020  |  Digital Payments

MoneyGram reported a record-breaking online transaction growth over the holiday period. Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 25, the company, a leader in money transfer services,...

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2020 To Mark A Turning Point At The Point of Sale
2020 To Mark A Turning Point At The Point of Sale
December 31, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

The end of one decade, the beginning of another. Might the coming year be marked by innovation at the point of sale (POS)? The PYMNTS...

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What’s Under The Millennial Christmas Tree This Year?
What’s Under The Millennial Christmas Tree This Year?
December 24, 2019  |  Retail

All that’s left now, more or less, is the rush of returns that will all but overwhelm some retailers. Christmas Eve is upon us, and...

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Gulf Winds’ Data Driven Approach To Member Retention
Gulf Winds’ Data Driven Approach To Member Retention
December 23, 2019  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions remain strong, despite the many challenges they face. The G.19 Statistical Release, “Consumer Credit,” recently found that CUs hold $64.4 billion in credit...

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How TripAdvisor Sends Review Fraudsters Packing
How TripAdvisor Sends Review Fraudsters Packing
December 20, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraudsters are as busy during the holidays as consumers and merchants. There are plenty of opportunities for cybercriminals to wreak havoc, especially as online and...

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FedEx Sees Shares Slide After Slashing Profit Forecasts
FedEx Sees Shares Slide After Slashing Profit Forecasts
December 18, 2019  |  Earnings

FedEx saw a drop in its shares during after-hours trading in New York on Tuesday (Dec. 17), with shares dipping 6.5 percent to $152.62. The...

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The Rise Of Holiday Reshipping Fraud
The Rise Of Holiday Reshipping Fraud
December 17, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Criminals get into the holiday spirit, too. For instance, they know how to talk in friendly, polite terms to overworked and often-frustrated customer service representatives...

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Holiday Season Brings Corporate Payments Fraud Spike
Holiday Season Brings Corporate Payments Fraud Spike
December 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

’Tis the season for corporate fraud? The holidays are unfortunately one of the busiest times of the year for fraudsters looking to capitalize on the...

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Doing Battle With Holiday Fraudsters At The ATM
Doing Battle With Holiday Fraudsters At The ATM
December 13, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The holiday season is in full swing. That means opening up wallets and purses at the point of sale, which often means paying with cash...

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