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Payment Methods
Study Shows Bills That Are Easy to Pay Are More Likely to Get Paid
February 02, 2023

Examining drivers of consumers’ bill payment priorities, we find that generational differences vanish for some types of bills that are considered essential regardless of age or income. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
ShopUp Raises $30M to Streamline B2B Commerce in Bangladesh
February 02, 2023

ShopUp has raised $30 million to expand its B2B commerce platform in Bangladesh. 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....

Payments Innovation
How the Switch to EVs Is Changing Driving and Payments
February 02, 2023

As the era of the combustion engine winds down, its payment logic appears increasingly outdated. In its place, electrification is ushering in alternative models for the way people pay to drive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Estée Lauder Q2 Reflects China Headwinds vs ‘Renaissance of Occasions’
February 02, 2023

A return to physical retail helped Estée Lauder reduce losses in its fiscal second quarter as the company talked up a “renaissance in usage occasions” and product innovations across its portfolio, including modernization of freestanding stores and a revamped omnichannel strategy. Get the Full Story...

Retail
Fanatics Picks Snap, Google Vet Nick Bell to Lead Livestream Shopping Venture
February 02, 2023

Online sports platform Fanatics is entering the world of livestream shopping. 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...

Retail
e.l.f. Beauty: Value-Oriented Products Grow Alongside Prestige Offerings
February 02, 2023

Offering the right value proposition is drawing consumers to beauty products, according to e.l.f. Beauty. 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,...

Retail
Hanes, Champion Brands Slump as Retailers Don’t Replenish Inventory
February 02, 2023

HanesBrands says retailers’ decisions to reduce inventories has led to a slump in sales. 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...

Digital Banking
Digital Bank Zopa Looks to M&As After $93M Fundraise
February 02, 2023

U.K. digital bank Zopa is looking to expand after raising $93 million in an equity round. 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...

Back-office
JPMorgan Payments Sees Dawn of ‘Treasurer as Influencer’ Era as Focus Shifts to Profits
February 02, 2023

With 2023 off to a running start, treasury is calling the shots differently, with a refined focus forged in the crucible of 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...