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Mobile Payments
Sezzle Partners With Sensepass on Tap-to-Pay Offering
November 10, 2022

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Sezzle has launched a partnership with Sensepass, maker of “The Wallet of Wallets,” to tap into continued consumer interest in contactless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Egyptian Digital Lender Blnk Raises $32M
November 10, 2022

Blnk, an Egyptian buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup, has raised $23.7 million in equity and debt funding and a further $8.3 million via securitized bond issuance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Bladex Joins Komgo Trade Finance Platform
November 10, 2022

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) announced on Thursday (Nov. 10) that it is joining Swiss FinTech Komgo’s trade finance platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Security & Fraud
CFPB: Frauds and Scams Make up 40% of Crypto Complaints
November 10, 2022

They call it “pig butchering.” 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 receive...

Retail
Amazon Puts Alexa Under Microscope in Cost-Cutting Review
November 10, 2022

Amazon is evaluating its Alexa business as the company joins other Big Tech firms in making cost-cutting measures in the face of an economic downturn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
October Inflation Drop Won’t Quell Consumer Affordability Fears
November 10, 2022

For the fourth consecutive month, inflation slowed in October and while the market reaction happened instantly, data and history suggest the consumers’ response will be much slower and far less impulsive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Sally Beauty to Close 350 Stores and Ramp Up Omnichannel Services
November 10, 2022

Sally Beauty Holdings, a retailer and distributor of hair color and care products for both consumers and salon professionals, is working to optimize its footprint by consolidating its stores and distribution centers while continuing to serve its customers via its omnichannel capabilities, the company said...

Retail
Coupang Builds Momentum With ‘Milestone’ Q3 Profit
November 10, 2022

South Korean eCommerce platform Coupang reported its first-ever profit Wednesday (Nov. 9), a landmark the company attributed to its investments in technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Target Store Remodeling Plan Adds Space, Pickup Features, Food
November 10, 2022

With its customers increasingly shopping online and demanding same-day services, Target has decided it’s time to grow. 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...