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Holiday Season Boosts Subscription Commerce Momentum
Holiday Season Boosts Subscription Commerce Momentum
December 15, 2016  |  Retail

Not only can the holiday shopping season bring increased sales and traffic to traditional merchants, but new data revealed that subscription commerce also has the opportunity to...

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Omnicommerce Tracker: Decking The Virtual Halls For Omnichannel Success?
Omnicommerce Tracker: Decking The Virtual Halls For Omnichannel Success?
December 15, 2016  |  Omnicommerce

With a little smart omnicommerce planning, it seems merchants are more likely to have happy holidays this year. The latest Omnicommerce Tracker™ features a conversation...

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Authorities Target Online Attack-For-Hire Services
Authorities Target Online Attack-For-Hire Services
December 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI is looking to take down “booter” services, which are hired to take websites offline, and also curb demand with the threat of jail...

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Ex-Uber Security Staff Confirm ‘God View’ Still Intact
Ex-Uber Security Staff Confirm ‘God View’ Still Intact
December 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Almost two years after Uber claimed its “God view” was defunct, former security staff members confirm that the function is still being used and violates...

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Fiserv, CFSI, CBA Talk Consumer Financial Health
Fiserv, CFSI, CBA Talk Consumer Financial Health
December 14, 2016  |  Banking

The U.S. may have the strongest economy in the world, but resent studies suggest that the country’s consumers are desperate for healing when it comes...

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The (Changing) State Of Cash In Greece
The (Changing) State Of Cash In Greece
December 14, 2016  |  Cash

Cash is still big in Greece, but could it be headed the way of the ancient drachma (RIP)? According to new PYMNTS.com research, a massive...

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Why 2016 Is The “Year of Promotions” For Retail
Why 2016 Is The “Year of Promotions” For Retail
December 13, 2016  |  Retail

Consumers love deals and the promotions offered to them can play a big role in their decision of where to shop and how much to...

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Bangladeshi Bank Officials May Have Participated In Heist
Bangladeshi Bank Officials May Have Participated In Heist
December 13, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The ongoing investigation into identifying the hackers who stole nearly $81 million from the central bank of Bangladesh has taken a new twist. The latest...

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Saudi Arabian Hack Reveals Middle Eastern Cybersecurity Weaknesses
Saudi Arabian Hack Reveals Middle Eastern Cybersecurity Weaknesses
December 13, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

New cyberattacks in the Middle East have exposed a growing number of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Not only have security researchers noted that hackers are targeting the...

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