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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Wells Fargo Takes Incentives Too Far
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Wells Fargo Takes Incentives Too Far
September 09, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Incentives are a way to optimize productivity and boost morale among employees, but the program instituted by Wells Fargo went seriously awry. In efforts to...

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Williams-Sonoma Pursues Co-Branded Card
Williams-Sonoma Pursues Co-Branded Card
September 09, 2016  |  Retail

Williams-Sonoma’s existing credit card portfolio will be acquired by Alliance Data, a Columbus, Ohio-based credit card services business, to provide a private-label, co-branded credit card...

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Office Depot Is Working To Keep Phones Out Of The Classroom
Office Depot Is Working To Keep Phones Out Of The Classroom
September 09, 2016  |  Loyalty & Rewards

In a somewhat unique move, Office Depot is planning to reward college students for their “mobile abstinence” during classes. In order to do this, Office...

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Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale’s Savior, PacSun’s Win And A Dour Holiday Shopping Season
Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale’s Savior, PacSun’s Win And A Dour Holiday Shopping Season
September 09, 2016  |  Retail

It was a long, windy and oftentimes bumpy road of bankruptcy that beleaguered teen retailer Aéropostale had to trod. After filing to reorganize in May,...

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BNY Mellon To Launch Payment Processing Enhancements
BNY Mellon To Launch Payment Processing Enhancements
September 09, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Two years ago, BNY Mellon began to transform its payment infrastructure with upgrades to its global payment capabilities, and more of that transformation will happen this...

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New App Makes It Easier For People In Vancouver To Pay For Meals
New App Makes It Easier For People In Vancouver To Pay For Meals
September 09, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Residents in Vancouver are getting a little more convenience in their lives thanks to a new app that lets them pay for their meals. According...

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FTC Bans Payday Debt Relief Operation From Industry
FTC Bans Payday Debt Relief Operation From Industry
September 09, 2016  |  Regulation

A debt relief operation, which went by the names “Payday Support Center” and “Infinity Client Solutions,” has been banned by the Federal Trade Commission from...

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