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Justice Charges Hackers From Lizard Squad, PoodleCorp
Justice Charges Hackers From Lizard Squad, PoodleCorp
October 07, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Two teenagers face charges from the U.S. Justice Department for allegedly being members of well-known hacking groups Lizard Squad and PoodleCorp. On Thursday (Oct. 6),...

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Amazon eBook Sales Explode In September
Amazon eBook Sales Explode In September
October 06, 2016  |  Retail

Amazon saw massive growth in its eBook sales in the month of September, with sales growing by $32 million (or 73 percent) over August’s sales....

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Toys”R”Us Sells FAO Schwarz
Toys”R”Us Sells FAO Schwarz
October 06, 2016  |  Retail

Toys”R”Us has sold its renowned FAO Schwarz line of toy stores to ThreeSixty Group, a California-based company that designs and sells products under the banner of...

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When It Comes To Paid Social Media, Facebook Leads The Way
When It Comes To Paid Social Media, Facebook Leads The Way
October 06, 2016  |  Retail

Retailers continue to rely on paid search and email marketing channels, but mobile marketing and social media are continuing to increase in popularity as a...

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These Store Designs Can Help Make Customers Feel Safer
These Store Designs Can Help Make Customers Feel Safer
October 06, 2016  |  Retail

With retail sales on the decline at brick-and-mortar locations or facing stagnant growth worldwide, one design and architectural expert believes a potential way to stem...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Digital Desuetude
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Digital Desuetude
October 06, 2016  |  Innovation

A shocking number of businesses are worried about the fast pace of technology and feel threatened by digital startups, according to Dell Technologies. This effect...

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Mobile Payments: From Emerging Markets To Emoji Madness
Mobile Payments: From Emerging Markets To Emoji Madness
October 06, 2016  |  Mobile Payments

Emerging markets are hungry for technological innovation, and the IMF says that Africa is poised to be the epicenter of mobile payment adoption. Mastercard, in...

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