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Retailers Roll Out Presidents Day Sales To Clear Old Inventory, Full-Priced Spring Fashions
February 19, 2018

Ever since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect in 1968, “Presidents Day” has been observed on the third Monday in February. But the holiday is officially known as Washington’s birthday, as the observance started out as a celebration of his birth, after all. Get...

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When It Comes To Jewelry, Smart Can Be Beautiful
February 19, 2018

Usually the expression “you don’t know what you don’t know” is a warning. It’s meant to keep people, often entrepreneurs, from rushing after an idea, and, in so doing, biting off more than they can chew. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Restaurants May Be The New Shopping Mall ‘Anchor Tenants’
February 19, 2018

At one point, restaurants were not considered desirable tenants in shopping centers. Times have changed, however, as landlords seek to replace anchor stores in U.S. malls that are closing — particularly as shopping increasingly moves online, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Happay Adds To Series B For Expense Management Tech
February 19, 2018

India expense management company Happay secured more funding after its Series B round, according to an unnamed source cited by VCCircle on Friday (Feb. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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The Numbers Behind Payment Executives’ 2018 Forecasts
February 19, 2018

PYMNTS.com got 39 of the payments industry’s top CEOs and executives to sound off on what’s next for the year and beyond. But just as it’s nearly impossible to predict with precision the future of an ever-changing, ever-innovating market, it’s just as difficult to draw...

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SMB eInvoicing, With A Responsibility To Both Protect And Share Data
February 19, 2018

Faster payment schemes are beginning to take root around the globe, and consumer payments are ready to embrace speed. Corporate payments? That’s another matter, as businesses are more reluctant to embrace change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Webjet Launches Blockchain-As-A-Service For B2B Hotel Reconciliation
February 19, 2018

Travel booking company Webjet, based in Australia, has launched a blockchain solution for the hotel industry to manage reconciliation in hotel distribution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Wirecard, Banca Afirme Help Corporates Shift From Checks To Cards
February 19, 2018

Mexico bank Banca Afirme is rolling out a new commercial card solution with the help of Germany-based Wirecard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Economic Recovery Not A Silver Bullet For SMB Growth, C2FO Finds
February 19, 2018

The latest report by alternative lender C2FO finds that economic recovery doesn’t necessarily negate every problem for small business (SMB) owners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...