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Loyalty & Rewards
How Airline Miles Deliver Incremental Sales and Loyal Customers to Local Restaurants
April 29, 2024

It was restaurateur and self-styled pop culture icon Guy Fieri who said recently: “Food is not just eating energy. It’s an experience.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

International
Report: Middlemen Handle 50% of Russia’s Payments to China
April 28, 2024

Sanctions on payments between China and Russia have reportedly created a thriving market for middlemen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Banking
Banks Pay Savers More to Stay Amid Steep Interest Rates
April 28, 2024

For America’s biggest banks, deposit costs are exceeding interest income. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Banking
Republic First Sold to Fulton in Latest Regional Bank Failure
April 28, 2024

Philadelphia-based lender Republic First Bancorp has been sold after being seized by regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Retail
NRF Takes Gloves Off in Swipe Fee Settlement Objection Filing
April 28, 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) on Friday (April 26) asked a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit over swipe fees charged to merchants to process Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Social Commerce
TikTok General Counsel Steps Down to Fight Ban
April 28, 2024

TikTok’s general counsel is stepping down to focus on fighting a pending U.S. ban. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Investments
General Catalyst Reportedly Raises Nearly $6 Billion for Tech Firms
April 28, 2024

Venture capital (VC) operation General Catalyst has reportedly raised almost $6 billion for technology startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Social Commerce
Ex-Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Chairs TikTok Challenger Triller
April 28, 2024

The former CEO of Barclays is now chairing TikTok challenger Triller. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

Social Commerce
Influencer Brands Are Getting Ready for a TikTok-Less Future
April 27, 2024

G.R.W.M. (that’s “get ready with me”) for a major change in the social commerce landscape, because the pending TikTok ban in the United States could be make-or-break for all the brands that have built their following on the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...