In what scenario might a retail brand not want its name all over a major event like the Republican National Convention? When it’s this year’s, and at the center of the event is someone who generates a lot of controversy. As a result, many brands are stuck between a rock and a hard place regarding whether or not to sponsor the RNC.  Read More...

Walmart is making a move on card-based rewards, offering cash-back benefits for any customer using any type of Walmart credit card, including prepaid ones. And that is starting right now, as the new platform rolls out today, beating Costco's new rewards program to market by almost three full months. And, a close look at what Walmart is rewarding also hints that Big Blue is more than competing with Costco. The best cash-back rewards are for shopping on Walmart.com, because Walmart is also clearly looking at Amazon.  Read More...

Most instances of corporate cybercrime get talked up like the thieves are so skilled they could break into your bank account on their phones. But do they really need to go that far? Or can finding the weak points in corporate policy be enough to make off with millions?  Read More...