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FTC Takes Action Against EdTech Provider Chegg After Data Breaches
October 31, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against educational technology provider Chegg, saying the firm experienced four data security breaches since 2017 but allegedly failed to improve its security practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Fintech Investments
Bangladesh’s The Social Loan Company Expands to Nigeria
October 31, 2022

The Social Loan Company (TSLC), a digital-first lender founded in Bangladesh, announced Monday (Oct. 31) that it is launching its platform in Africa for the first time thanks to two partnerships in Nigeria. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Connected Car Fleets Become New B2B and B2C Revenue Drivers
October 31, 2022

As the number of connected vehicles on the road continues to grow, developers are producing tools that serve a variety of use cases for consumers, commercial drivers and fleet managers alike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Payer Facilitates American Express for Nordic B2B Payments
October 31, 2022

Swedish B2B payments FinTech Payer has announced it will now facilitate American Express Payments in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Companies using Payer as a digital payment platform will now be able to accept American Express Cards as a payment method for all purchases. Get...

Banking
Standard Bank May Consider Acquisitions as It Looks to Serve Multinational African Businesses
October 31, 2022

Against the backdrop of increasing competition in its home market of South Africa, Standard Bank Group is open to acquisitions in Kenya and Nigeria as it looks to expand its presence across Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
D2C Chocolate Brand Awake Builds eCommerce Sales From in-Store Placements
October 31, 2022

While many emerging brands start out direct-to-consumer (D2C), given the lower barrier of entry to the channel, and then use their eCommerce popularity to sell their product to retailers, caffeinated chocolate brand Awake went the other way, using its retail placement to build a following for its...

Retail
Walmart Offers Struggling SMBs a Home Inside Its Stores
October 31, 2022

Walmart has teamed with pop-up shop marketplace platform Popable to let small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rent spaces in its stores as smaller merchants struggle with rising prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Spike in Social Media, Messaging and App Use Is Pathway to eCommerce
October 31, 2022

When it comes to increasing digital engagement, traditional eCommerce can take cues from social media and messaging. As new PYMNTS data found, a spike in social and message app use in 2022 is reflective of a consequential shift in how people are using digital tools...

Retail
Ross Opens 2,000th Location as Customers Seek Relief From Inflation
October 31, 2022

Discount apparel retailer Ross Stores has opened 40 new stores in recent months, part of a plan to grow to 3,000 brick-and-mortar locations as inflation-weary consumers seek deals on apparel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...