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SC Lawmakers Propose $20 Porn Filter
December 22, 2016

In an attempt to crack down human trafficking and explicit online behavior, lawmakers in South Carolina are teeing up a bill that would levy a $20 fee on those who wish to watch internet pornography. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Wearables Underperforming More Than Expected
December 22, 2016

The wearables market may be doing worse than expected, according to new research. 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....

Nine eCommerce Retail Trends For 2017
December 22, 2016

2017 looks like it’s shaping up to be a solid year. Between consumer confidence trending upward and more people spending — and racking up some debt — retailers are slated to be pleased when the ball drops and the confetti settles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FedEx Profits Flatten Over Increased Spending
December 22, 2016

As the holiday shipping (not to be confused with shopping) season kicks into high gear, straining major shipping and logistics providers, FedEx is reportedly attempting to raise its prices from its customer base to fix flat revenue — and companies that won’t pay up are...

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Amazon Echo Sold Out
December 22, 2016

For all you IoT fans out there — just this once, maybe it’s okay to shout, cry and pout a little during the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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UPS Invests In Returns Specialist Optoro
December 22, 2016

As retailers will soon enter the peak returns rush that follows the holiday shopping season, UPS is reportedly making an investment in logistics provider Optoro Inc., a company specializing in retail returns and reselling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Ritani Glittering From Clicks-And-Bricks Model
December 22, 2016

In the jewelry business, there are many bricks-and-mortar shops, from independent mom-and-pop stores to big brands like Kay Jewelers and Jared. There are also jewelers like Blue Nile that have built their brand online and have a handful of stores sprinkled throughout the country. Get...

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Geenee Helps Instagram Users With Shopping
December 22, 2016

If you’ve ever seen an item of clothing online in a photo or video and wanted to know who makes it and where to buy it, there is now an app for that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Payments Innovation
Payments 2016: The Year Of Open APIs
December 22, 2016

PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of…” eBook. We posed the same question to each executive: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...