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Republican AGs Push Visa, Mastercard, AmEx Not to Track Gun Sales
In their letter, the AGs threaten to use all legal tools at their disposal to stop the payment networks from tracking gun sales. read more >
Abortion Ruling Thrusts Companies into Divisive Arena
Some companies spoke up for the first time, including The Walt Disney Company. Others, including Walmart, are silent. read more >
by Associated Press -
Simmons Bank Arena Goes Cashless as Consumer Payment Methods Change
The arena joins Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville and a host of professional sports venues in saying goodbye to greenbacks. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
No Summer Fling (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Instead of simply asking what white-owned businesses can do to promote diversity in their workforce or in their customer base, Americans of goodwill are asking how they can make minority-owned businesses more stable and profitable. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Wal-Mart’s March into Financial Services Unsettling to Some
When Wal-Mart Stores Inc. abandoned its plans to own a bank operation in 2007, it didn’t shelve the idea of offering financial services. Last month, the Bentonville retailer unveiled its latest entry into the financial services arena by offering customers a cheaper way to transfer money to any of its 4,200 Wal-Mart stores in the United States. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Update: Wal-Mart, American Express Team on Prepaid Card
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and American Express are rolling out a prepaid card that they say offers unique services designed to help shoppers manage and control their everyday finances. read more >
by Associated Press -