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German court says “Nein” to Amazon Dash Button

By Jeff Domansky
January 9, 2019
German court says “Nein”to Amazon Dash Button
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A German court has ruled against Amazon and its Dash Button saying the device does not provide adequate consumer product information and therefore breaks consumer protection law in ...
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Nov 30 Global payments news roundup

By Jeff Domansky
November 30, 2018
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We’ve got our popular Friday fast roundup of the global payments news you should know about. There’s a report on mobile shopping and mobile payments,  Cyber Monday sales ...
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Retailer H&M invests in payments firm Klarna

By Jeff Domansky
October 10, 2018
H&M invests $20 million in Klarna
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In an unusual deal, Swedish-headquartered fast fashion retailer H&M invested $20 million to acquire under 1% of online payments firm Klarna. H&M will implement Klarna’s payments platform in ...
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PaymentsNEXT: July 4 sales, Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Ashley Madison

By Jeff Domansky
June 29, 2018
Payments NEXT news roundup
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Our newsletter this week has a feature report on dating site Ashley Madison” unique gift card payments program designed to protect client anonymity. As well, we look at ...
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Target Restock takes home delivery to next level in response to Amazon

By Jeff Domansky
May 22, 2018
Target Restock free delivery program
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Target just upped its home delivery game in response to Amazon and other competitors by trying to retain and earn new customers. Target Restock raises home delivery service ...
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Will Sears sales on Amazon bail the struggling chain out?

By Jeff Domansky
December 14, 2017
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Will selling DieHard batteries and other auto products on Amazon help Sears recovery? ...
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Newest Walmart strategy? *Pay more online. Really!

By Jeff Domansky
November 13, 2017
Walmart and Affirm partner on POS loans
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Walmart's newest e-commerce strategy? Pay more online. ...
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Blockchain technology adds lustre to Overstock.com shares

By Jeff Domansky
November 13, 2017
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Could Overstock.com become a bigger player as a blockchain technology company? Analysts say it's possible. ...
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Target’s holiday shopping strategy is right on target

By Jeff Domansky
October 24, 2017
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Target's holiday shopping strategy includes a new mobile payments app, an emphasis on its stylish private labels and a unique Gift Now option for shoppers. ...
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Store Wars: Amazon and Walmart gear up for holiday shopping battle

By Jeff Domansky
October 10, 2017
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Store Wars: Amazon and Walmart are set to do battle for market share and business growth online and in-store during the upcoming holiday shopping season. ...
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