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Retail Enabler: CashStar Takes Hassle Out Of Giving, Getting, Returning

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The gift of giving just got a whole lot easier and more digital, thanks to CashStar, a Portland, ME–based prepaid and digital gifting solutions provider. Founded in 2008, CashStar began under the premise that digital gift cards would be the death of plastic, said Gerry Gilbert, VP of product.

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CashStar Releases New eGifting Solution

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The gift of giving just got a whole lot easier and more digital, thanks to one Portland, Me.–based Prepaid commerce solutions provider CashStar recently announced the release of its new Product eGifting solution for retailers. Certainly, there are many situations and consumers for whom gift cards are not the right option.

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Mastercard Q2 Earnings Preview: Increased Spending, Digital Payments Expected

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Mastercard is expected to report strong revenue growth in its second-quarter earnings, thanks to a continued increase in retail spending and digital transactions, according to analysts. Many of the company’s SMB projects are overseas.

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Inside Square's City of Mobile Payments

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spent six weeks in Portland, Ore. — markets in total Apple Pay transactions conducted with its card readers. Square Inc. — a city with a strong existing base of micro-merchants — to transform it into one of the company's top U.S.

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TRENDING: Buskers Add mPOS To Their Act

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With more consumers turning to mobile and card-based payments, few carry cash that can be spared for tips. Under the latest rollout, Android users in Portland, Oregon and Kiev, Ukraine can use the company’s payment app to access local transit systems. The problem?

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Data Dive, Summer Heat Edition: Venmo Speeds Up, Amex Branches Out And Walmart Takes A Pass

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Arizona temps grounded flights last week when they got about 120, and even the Pacific Northwest saw temperatures get up over the 100 mark in Portland. By the numbers PayPal has 200 million active users , checkout on 75 percent of Internet Retailers’ top 100 merchants and 50 million customers for its OneTouch fast checkout product.

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MyPeople On Gigging With Marketplace Points

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A gig worker on the MyPeople platform might help find a consumer find affordable housing in Portland, Oregon, for example. At the time of booking, he or she pays in advance by credit card; Strawn’s platform then holds the funds until the service is completed. “That’s a unique skill that someone has in their pocket,” Strawn said.

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