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Retail data: Americans still cautious in August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:00AMNot even skinny jeans for $20 are pulling Americans into stores.
Business News More>> Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:59AMNEW YORK (AP) - Not even skinny jeans for $20 are pulling Americans into stores. Nervous about jobs and an unraveling economy, shoppers spent - at best - only slightly more this August than last, according to data released Wednesday by MasterCard's SpendingPulse.
Ambler Gazette Police Briefs: Sept. 1 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:40AMAmbler
Oil rises to $72 a barrel Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:50AMOil rebounded half a percent to top $72 today after China's manufacturing industry accelerated last month, easing investors' concern about the faltering pace of global economic recovery.
Russia-Based Rosbank Offers Card Customisation Service to Retail Customers Using Serverside Group Technology Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:43AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Russia-based Rosbank lets its customers customise their payment cards using Serverside Group technology.
Russia-Based Rosbank Offers Card Customisation Service to Retail Customers Using Serverside Group Technology Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:30AMLONDON----Russian bank, Rosbank, is the latest issuer to let its customers personalise their payment cards using the patent-protected AllAboutMe card customisation technology provided by global technology vendor, Serverside Group.
Ethanol Tops Gasoline First Time Since December: Energy Markets Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:12AMFor the first time since December, ethanol prices are higher than gasoline as corn surges and refiners profit from tax breaks.
More Middle East residents plan to travel Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:43AMDubai Residents in the Middle East are in the mood to travel and are up for exploring their own neighbourhood in particular, a survey revealed.
Retail data: Americans still cautious in August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:02AMNEW YORK (AP) — New data shows Americans spent — at best — only slightly more this August than last.
Bozak is No. 1: Kessel Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:24AMThroughout the hot summer, a hot topic in Leaf Nation was Phil Kessel's centre on the first line. But there's no question in Kessel's mind who he thinks would get the job under the present setup, with no big name secured since the Leafs skated off the ice April 10 in Montreal.[...]
Compound Profit's MerchantCard Helps Small Business Owners Grow Their Sales and Profit Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:30AMMerchantCard was created especially for small businesses and start-ups, providing an easy, flexible system to access capital NOW
CerTek Delivers New Version of Point-of-Sale Solution With Advanced Security Features Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:07AMSecure Payment Processing Solution Delivered Through PPI Partnership
CerTek Delivers New Version of Point-of-Sale Solution With Advanced Security Features Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:00AMDUNEDIN, FL--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - Furthering its commitment to serving the needs of independent retailers, CerTek Software Designs, Inc., a leading provider of affordable, sophisticated retail point-of-sale solutions, has integrated its Artisan POS 3.5 solution with the PPI PayMover gateway from Payment Processing, Inc. (PPI), utilizing Encrypted Swipe technology and Managed Payer Data ...
Fifth Third Processing Solutions Introduces Compliance Tool Aimed at Small Retailers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:08AMCINCINNATI, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth Third Processing Solutions is pleased to announce a new product solution, PCI Assist, aimed at small, Level 4 merchants looking for assistance as they seek to validate compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The PCI DSS is a requirement for all companies that store, process or transmit cardholder data and has been ...
Fifth Third Processing Solutions Introduces Compliance Tool Aimed at Small Retailers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:00AMFifth Third Processing Solutions is pleased to announce a new product solution, PCI Assist, aimed at small, Level 4 merchants looking for assistance as they seek to validate compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard . Â
MasterCard partners Borderlinx for frontier-free e-commerce Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:39AMMasterCard Worldwide today announced an agreement with Borderlinx, the international industry leader in global cross-border e-commerce shopping, in ...
Banquet sponsorship deadline Wednesday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:00AMTo recognize significant contributions and support of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce are part of the reasons for the annual awards banquet.
Research and Markets: Examine This Essential Credit Card Rankings Global Study as the Credit Card Market is on the ... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:32AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Credit Card Rankings: A Global Study" report to their offering.
BMO bodes ill for banks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:25PMShares in Bank of Montreal fell the most in more than 18 months after BMO reported third quarter results that were below analyst expectations amid falling trading revenue and rising loan loss provisions
Dog helps police apprehend suspect Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:11AMWhistler RCMP this week used a search dog to locate a man they believe was responsible for a break-and-enter at a ski and snowboard shop in Whistler Village and may have been the culprit in several other commercial break-ins last week.
New Guru Added: Julian Robertson of Tiger Management; Buys CRME, EBAY, GOOG, ITUB, TWC Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:26AMGuruFocus is pleased to announce that we have added legendary hedge fund manager Julian Robertson of Tiger Management in our list of gurus. This is his buys and sells during the second quarter. Read more » »
Young Pinoys plan to save most in Asia Pacific, MasterCard survey shows Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:50AMThe young, single and independent consumers are planning to save more, according to the latest MasterCard survey on consumers’ saving priorities.
MasterCard and Borderlinx Collaborate to Enhance E-Commerce Experience Around the World Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:10AMPURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MasterCard Worldwide announced an agreement with Borderlinx, the Brussels-based industry leader in global cross-border e-commerce shopping and logistics
MasterCard and Borderlinx Collaborate to Enhance E-Commerce Experience Around the World Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:00AMPURCHASE, N.Y.----MasterCard Worldwide today announced an agreement with Borderlinx, the international industry leader in global cross-border e-commerce shopping, in order to offer MasterCard customer financial institutions and their cardholders around the world improved access to the global e-commerce marketplace and facilitate the flow of electronic commerce.
PNB launches cross-border remittance solution Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:45AMPNB launches cross-border remittance solutionPNB launches cross-border remittance solution
PNB launches ‘PNB NRI Remit-India’ Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:14AMMUMBAI: Public sector lender Punjab National Bank, on Saturdy said it has launched ‘PNB NRI REMIT-India’, an online cross-border remittance solution to send money from the US to India.
RACING: Allen takes Toledo ARCA feature Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:52AMToledo Speedway fans gathered on the race track for the Glass Bowl Lanes Autograph Night prior to the start of last Friday's race card.
Deadline nears for unsecured (personal) property tax bills Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:22AMKern County Treasurer and Tax Collector, Jackie Denney announces that the deadline for payment of unsecured property taxes is Aug. 31. Unsecured (personal) property tax bills are for items such as business equipment, farm equipment, aircraft, boats, and similar assets that are not attached to real estate. Tax bills are mailed to all unsecured property owners whose addresses are known to the ...
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Kaminski Fine Art • Auctions • Appraisals AUCTION DATES: August 28th and 29th, 2010 beginning at 11 a.m. ON SITE AT ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:07PMPreview to be held Tuesday, August 24th through Friday, August 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and mornings of sale beginning at 8 a.m.
Beware That New Credit-Card Offer Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:52PMSo-called professional cards are increasingly being marketed to ordinary consumers, but they aren't covered under the Card Act.
Company news Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:39PMAffinity Plus Federal Credit Union, St. Paul, has been selected by Como Northtown Community Credit Union , St. Paul, as a merger partner. The merger, which is expected to close before the end of the year, will expand services and offerings for members of Como Northtown.
Fan becomes a Leaf for a day Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:46PMDave Marshall gave up on his childhood dream of playing in the National Hockey League over 20 years ago, but for one night in July he felt like a kid again.
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 5000 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:41PMInc. magazine today ranked Alpha Card Services No. 1328 for the fourth consecutive time on its annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
Juggling to didgeridoo: Adult ed has 150 classes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:33AMThe Fall Ridgefield Continuing Education program has more than 150 classes starting from September through December.
Fresh ingredients make Pepe's pizzas special Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:57AMThe combination of floor tile and plastic patio furniture form a metaphor for dining at Pepe's on lower Franklin Street in Worcester.
Thursday's F1 gossip column Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:09AMFlavio Briatore set for F1 return, plus other news
Williams in running for MasterCard sponsorship Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:59AMTwo teams are reportedly in the running to secure the sponsorship of the American credit card multinational MasterCard. Earlier this year, it was reported that Renault was courting a deal with the New York Stock Exchange-listed company.
Everything's fresh at Taco Parrilla Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:15AMThe Great Bay Oyster House staff casually talked about how fun it'd be to have a place focused on serving tacos. Within a month, they found a location and started drafting a menu for the Greer restaurant Taco Parrilla.
European e-Commerce Leaders Set to Meet in Amsterdam Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:07AMMerchants, Card Brands and Solution Providers Collaborate to Improve Safety in Online Retailing
European e-Commerce Leaders Set to Meet in Amsterdam Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:01AMSEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - 08/26/10) - The Merchant Risk Council (MRC), a merchant-led trade association focused on electronic commerce risk and payments globally, is set to host the inaugural European e-Commerce Payments and Risk Conference 1-3 September in Amsterdam. This conference signifies the beginning of uniting European and global merchants, solution providers, card brands, payment ...
News Briefs Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:23AMA poll by the Index Mastercard group indicates that Israelis prefer real estate as an investment over nearly other investment channel.
Consumers paying off credit card balances Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:55AMNEW YORK (AP) — The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year’s second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders continued to pay off balances in the uncertain economy.
ANALYSIS: Retailers may not buy US banks' cell phone bet Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:54AMBanks, payment processors and cell phone companies are trying to sell US retailers on a not-so-distant future where customers can use their smart phones to do even more, pay for stuff.
Get tickets to the Grand Theater Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:26AMIt's the time of year to order tickets to all of the wonderful shows coming up at the Grand Theater for the 2010- 2011 season.
The Lloyds TSB credit card limit that was slashed from £11,400 to £500 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:06AMMissing his monthly payment by a few days had surprising consequences for a Lloyds TSB customer of 29 years. A Lloyds TSB credit card customer of 29 years has had his limit slashed from more than £11,000 to £500, all for paying his monthly bill a few days late. Bill Freeman (not his real name) applied for a Lloyds credit card in August 1981 and was given a limit of £250. Over the years he has ...
New BlackBerry App World Now Available Across Asia Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:32AMÇÑ¹·Õè 25 ÊÔ§ËÒ¤Á 2553 13:17 ¹.
Credit Card Debt Drops To Lowest Level In 8 Years Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:27AMThe amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders continued to pay off balances in the uncertain economy, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion.
One-third of Saudis to have holidays abroad Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:44AM25 August 2010 RIYADH: About a third of the Kingdom's young population have either left for holidays abroad or are planning to do so after Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, indicating an upward trend in spending on travel this year, according to Mastercard's country manager for Saudi Arabia.
Oil lifts from 7-week low Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:37AMOversold US crude helps prices to rebound. 25 Aug 2010 3:31 PM