Report: Lawmakers Frustrated That Treasury Is Sitting On $454B In COVID-19 Aid
Report: Lawmakers Frustrated That Treasury Is Sitting On $454B In COVID-19 Aid
August 27, 2020  |  Politics

Some $454 billion allocated for the federal government’s COVID-19 response remains unused, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Aug. 27). Get the Full Story...

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Coupon Apps Are Quite The Horse Race
Coupon Apps Are Quite The Horse Race
August 27, 2020  |  Retail

It’s anybody’s race to win, judging by the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps, as the savings apps that people love show healthy competition...

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Today in Payments: Amazon To Open First LA Supermarket; TikTok CEO Quits Amid Controversy
Today in Payments: Amazon To Open First LA Supermarket; TikTok CEO Quits Amid Controversy
August 27, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

Plus, Rep. David Cicilline will deliver recommendations next month on how to rein in Big Tech in antitrust issues. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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What The Amazon Fresh Store Says About The Future Of Grocery Shopping
What The Amazon Fresh Store Says About The Future Of Grocery Shopping
August 27, 2020  |  Retail

Amazon has in recent years been expanding its U.S. grocery business, and the eCommerce giant made its next big step forward on Thursday (Aug. 27) by...

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Report: Walmart Joins Microsoft On TikTok Bid
Report: Walmart Joins Microsoft On TikTok Bid
August 27, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

A new player has entered the high stakes bid to purchase TikTok, the controversial but popular short video sharing app. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Amazon Criticized For Supporting Consumer Protection Measure
Amazon Criticized For Supporting Consumer Protection Measure
August 27, 2020  |  eCommerce

Amazon.com Inc. is facing mounting criticism over its support for a consumer protection measure in California that would hold online marketplaces liable for damages caused...

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Ware2Go Links Up With Google Shopping To Spotlight Fast Shipping
Ware2Go Links Up With Google Shopping To Spotlight Fast Shipping
August 27, 2020  |  Delivery

Ware2Go, a UPS company, has struck an eCommerce partnership with Google Shopping: “The integration will dynamically display free, fast delivery promises within merchants’ Google ads”...

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US Grocery Sales Drop As Consumers Order Delivery
US Grocery Sales Drop As Consumers Order Delivery
August 27, 2020  |  Retail

With high U.S. unemployment and recent PYMNTS research finding that 60 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, paying for even the basic necessities of daily...

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Delivery Hero Acquires Online Grocer InstaShop As Revenues Surge
Delivery Hero Acquires Online Grocer InstaShop As Revenues Surge
August 27, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Berlin-based Delivery Hero has acquired all the outstanding shares of InstaShop in a deal estimated at $360 million. “The initial purchase price amounts to approximately...

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