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PayPal-Visa Deal Signals Some Agreement Within Fragmented Mobile Payments Industry

The longstanding rivalry between PayPal and Visa appears to have been quelled, with the companies striking a deal…

News July 22
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6 Key Elements Of A Successful Loyalty App

By Steve Hauber, Valassis Every business wants new customers, but it’s less expensive to retain a loyal fan…

Executive Viewpoints July 22
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Is Off-Price Now The New Normal?

While many traditional retailers had a weak Q1, off-price retailers such as TJX, Ross Stores and Five Below…

News July 22
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Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Merged Into New Holding Company

Private equity investment firm Versa Capital Management has formed a new holding company. Dubbed Eastern Outfitters, LLC, the…

News July 21
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Twitter And Instagram Execs Share Social Media Best Practices

I’ve been an advocate of social media since the early days of Myspace, but I didn’t realize how…

Editor's Perspective July 21
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MasterCard Buys UK Payments Provider VocaLink For $920 Million

In another sign that MasterCard is determined to stay relevant in a rapidly changing payments landscape, the company…

News July 21
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Nuance To Acquire TouchCommerce For $215 Million

Speech and interface tech company Nuance Communications, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire…

News July 21
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Font Company Monotype Buys UGC Startup Olapic For $130 Million

Digital typesetting and typeface design company Monotype has acquired Olapic, a user-generated content (UGC) startup, for approximately $130…

News July 21
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EBay Raises Revenue Guidance, Citing StubHub Success, Data-Driven Focus

Helped by a consistently strong revenue generator in StubHub, eBay has posted its second straight quarter of sales…

News July 21
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