News

CFPB
CFPB: Colleges Need to Protect Students From ‘Junk Fees’
October 13, 2022

America’s colleges have more work to do when it comes to protecting students from so-called “junk fees,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday (Oct. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

International
EMEA Daily: Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
October 13, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Ikea reaffirms its commitment to affordability, while Adyen announces the launch of its platform in Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Loyalty & Rewards
79% of Merchants Tout Importance of Digital Coupons In-Store
October 13, 2022

In striving to keep consumers spending, retailers are increasingly turning to tech-enabled ways to keep some competitive advantages in place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Kroger, Albertsons Reportedly in Talks to Join Forces Against Walmart
October 13, 2022

In the fight for share of stomach, the leading pure-play grocers are teaming up against mega-retailers. 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...

International
Adyen Launches Payment Platform in Mexico
October 13, 2022

Amsterdam-based FinTech Adyen announced Thursday (Oct. 13) that it is launching its unified commerce solution in Mexico. 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...

Investments
Northstar Raises $24.4M to Expand Financial Wellness Benefit Platform
October 13, 2022

Financial wellness benefit provider Northstar has raised $24.4 million and said the additional capital will enable it to expand its products and its global reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Smaller Grocers Playing Loyalty Catch-Up
October 13, 2022

A shift is emerging between grocers that have the resources and the scale to make a subscription model possible, and smaller brands for which a more traditional loyalty model is still the most effective tool within their reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Walgreens Charts Simplified Future as ‘Consumer-Centric Healthcare’ Company
October 13, 2022

In what could be characterized as the latest entry in the “COVID-19 Changed Everything” file, Walgreens Boots Alliance said Thursday (Oct. 13) that it is simplifying its operations under three business segments as part of its transformation to become a “consumer-centric healthcare” company. Get the...

Retail
Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
October 13, 2022

Home furnishings company Ikea said retail sales have picked up over the past year as the world has reopened, but inflation has led to higher prices and supply chain issues have made it difficult to put products on the shelves. Get the Full Story Complete...