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Corporate Travelers Pinpoint Tallest Hurdle To V-Card Use
June 19, 2017

Corporate travelers are exploring the use of virtual cards to pay for their business trips, but a new poll conducted by the Assn. of Corporate Travel Executives reveals why these professionals are facing some challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
SME Optimism At Historic Highs – But Something’s Missing
June 19, 2017

Summer is in full swing for much of the U.S., and that can be a promising time for small business owners. The latest report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, relayed via its Index of Small Business Optimism, offers a snapshot of the nation’s...

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ConnXus Links Supplier Data Tool Into Jaggaer
June 19, 2017

ConnXus is integrating its supplier data solutions into the eProcurement tool JAGGAER Direct. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Aviva Will Start Insuring SMEs Against Cyberattacks
June 19, 2017

As corporates become increasingly concerned about cybersecurity, a U.K. insurance company is looking to safeguard small businesses from the threat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Ridesharing
Lyft Gaining Ground On Uber In The U.S.
June 19, 2017

Adding to Uber’s ever-expanding series of recent woes is a new need to look in its rearview mirror.  Lyft, its long competitor in the ridesharing game, is coming up quick behind it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Casper Edges Closer To IPO With $170M Funding Round
June 19, 2017

A short time ago, mattress maker Casper came very close to selling itself out to Target.  The deal did not go through — the two sides could not agree to terms. But clearly, as deal fizzles go, it was a friendly one — reports out today...

Retail
Report Shows Regional Shopping Malls Seeing Growth Since 2010
June 19, 2017

A new report has found that while many national retail chains are suffering, regional shopping malls have been on the upswing since 2010. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Samsung Buys VR Startup VRB For $5.5 Million
June 19, 2017

Samsung Electronics has made more inroads into the virtual reality (VR) market by making an acquisition of VRB, a New York–based startup that develops VR content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Security & Fraud
Airbnb Enhances KYC Thru Acquisition
June 19, 2017

Airbnb, the home sharing platform, is acquiring Trooly, a background check startup as it aims to prevent guests and hosts from running into bad situations when they use the service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...