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NRF: When chips are down, you need a PIN
Chip-and-signature credit cards without a PIN won’t stop data breaches, at least not according to the National Retail Federation.
Although the new U.S. mandate for EMV-compliant chip-and-signature payment cards is now in effect, the NRF on Oct. 7 told Congress that new chip-and-signature credit cards without a PIN will not stop data breaches. What’s more, small businesses should not be pressured to install the equipment to accept them at the expense of more effective technology, according to the organization.
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Former Walgreens senior operator to lead Fred’s store operations
Fred’s Super Dollar has named John Foley as the company's executive VP store operations, the company announced Wednesday morning. Mike Holligan, who formerly served in this capacity, will move to the open position of regional VP store operations.