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Retail
Q4 Retail Forecasts a Matter of Relativity and Details
September 20, 2022

They say numbers don’t lie, but they can mislead. Try nailing down a solid forecast for the economic outlook for the fourth quarter about to begin, and things becomes clearly foggy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Digital Banking
As MENA FIs Adopt Open Banking, EU’s Mistakes Loom Large
September 20, 2022

Unlike the United Kingdom and Europe, the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) by third parties to access consumers’ financial data with their consent — a process known as open banking — is still in its early days in the Middle East and North Africa...

Delivery
Convenience Store Retailer EG America Teams With Doordash
September 19, 2022

Convenience, coffee, food and fuel retailer EG America is partnering with on-demand delivery service platform Doordash to bring fast at-home delivery of convenience staples to consumers across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banking
Verity Debuts Family Banking App for MENA Users
September 19, 2022

Verity, a FinTech which works to help younger people earn, save and spend responsibly, has rolled out a new family banking and financial literacy app for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to a Monday (Sept. 19) press release. Get the Full...

Retail
Halloween Spending Expected to Scare up Record Sales
September 19, 2022

Inflation can’t scare off Halloween, with spending on candy, decorations, costumes and accessories expected to reach a record $10.6 billion, topping last year’s high of $10.1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

International
EMEA Daily: Last-Mile Delivery Firms Instabox, Budbee to Combine Into Instabee
September 19, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, two Swedish delivery firms plan to merge, while Indian AgriTech startup Ninjacart launches a platform to help boost trade with the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
Today in B2B Payments: 3 FinTechs Launch New Tools
September 19, 2022

Today in B2B payments, Flexbase adds B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) to its super app for businesses, Kyriba introduces an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cash-management tool and Zaggle launches a product that streamlines B2B payments and manages cash flow. Get the Full Story Complete the...

eCommerce
Fondue CashBack App Raises $10M for Products, Expansion
September 19, 2022

Shopify app Fondue CashBack has raised $10 million in seed funding, the company announced Monday (Sept. 19). 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...

International
Walmart-Backed Indian Startup Ninjacart Launches Import-Export Platform for GCC
September 19, 2022

Ninjacart, an Indian AgriTech startup backed by Walmart and Tiger Global, has expanded by launching the Ninja Global platform for agricultural import-export businesses in the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...