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Meta, Amex and TikTok Offer Holiday Help to Small Businesses

It’s easy for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to get lost in the holiday hullabaloo, but several major players in finance and…

RICE 2022 Keynote: How to Turn Word of Mouth Into a Mighty Marketing Weapon

As a marketing tool, word of mouth outperforms paid advertising on multiple levels, according to Jonah Berger, a marketing professor at the…

Google Takes Window Shopping to the Next Level with Shoppable Street Murals

Google Shopping and American Express have teamed up to celebrate small businesses this holiday season with a new take on the classic…

Confirmit Names New CEO

Kyle Ferguson has joined Confirmit as CEO. He was previously CEO at Fraedom, a global financial technology company, and led the company…

Exclusive Poshmark CMO Q&A: How Social Commerce Creates A Network Effect On A Personal Level

As retail and social media channels increasingly intertwine, the concept of “social commerce” is making its mark. One strong example is Poshmark,…

Card Companies Move Toward Friction-Free Online Checkout

E-Commerce checkout friction can be a deal breaker: 85% of online shoppers reported that they have abandoned a purchase upon reaching a…

Mastercard Speeds Transactions With ‘No Signature Required’ Worldwide

Cardholder signatures, both at the point of sale and on the backs of credit and debit cards, will now be optional for…

Retailers Decry Supreme Court Decision In Amex Swipe Fee Case

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of American Express over the fees charged to merchants for credit…

American Express Drops POS Signature Requirement Worldwide

Beginning in April 2018, consumers using American Express cards at any point of sale around the world will no longer need to…

Costco Moves Past Visa Transition To Boost Net Sales And Income

Costco has increased net sales approximately 2% for both its Q4 and fiscal 2016, while comparable store sales have remained flat. Net…

American Express Named Top Finance Brand For Mobile Experiences

American Express was voted the best financial services brand for mobile experiences, according to Future of Finance, a report from digital experience…

Will Small Business Saturday 2015 Surpass Last Year’s Bonanza?

With all the hype for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals already kicking off the holiday season, it’s easy for small and…

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