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The war for wallets: CU Wallet to debut this year

Abrigo

When Apple Pay launched late last year, it was met with the typical Apple innovation buzz as well as some skepticism about data security. Subway restaurants chain, which is already integrated with Paydiant, is being used as the retailer to assess CU Wallet’s ease of use and security.

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Stepping Into 21st Century Hospitality With Apartments And Technology

PYMNTS

The company saw the need for the best of both worlds and, to tackle this challenge, it is “evolving into a 21st-century tech-enabled hospitality brand,” DePinto told PYMNTS in an interview.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart Tests ‘Great Workplace,’ Sainsbury’s Opens Cashierless Store

PYMNTS

The company is reportedly testing the offering in 18 markets, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, St. On another note, Dunkin’ Brands reported first-quarter results that beat analysts’ top-line and bottom-line earnings estimates. Louis, Tampa and New York. million and 62 cents.

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Chatbot Tracker: Could Bots Be Too Helpful?

PYMNTS

Recently, a TV news report in San Diego turned into “too much help.” Turns out, all the Echos and Alexas in San Diego were listening and started ordering dollhouses. Experts say it’s often just balancing convenience with functionality and security, because, at the end of the day, bots were indeed invented to help.

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The Best Opportunities for Retail Banks to Improve Customer Experience

Cisco

According to JD Power, “Nearly 90% of retail banking customers who are highly satisfied with the advice provided by their financial institution say they “definitely will” reuse their bank or credit union for another product” (The Financial Brand). Learn about Cisco Security for Financial Services. And those abandonment rates?

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Venmo, Girl Scouts And Bitcoin: The Week In Unexpected Upsides

PYMNTS

But lest anyone get too excited at their newfound security, there are two things to keep in mind. One anonymous San Diego scout sold more than 300 boxes of Girl Scout cookies in less than six hours. ” So what do big brands do, if they can’t counter-sell? Some adhere to: “If you can’t beat them, join them.”

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The Best Opportunities for Retail Banks to Improve Customer Experience

Cisco

According to JD Power, “Nearly 90% of retail banking customers who are highly satisfied with the advice provided by their financial institution say they “definitely will” reuse their bank or credit union for another product” (The Financial Brand). Learn about Cisco Security for Financial Services. And those abandonment rates?