News

Retail
Peloton Targets Exercise-Hungry Travelers With Hilton Partnership
October 03, 2022

Peloton has launched a collaboration with hotel chain Hilton, marking the connected fitness firm’s third partnership in two weeks as it tries to reach new audiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cross-border Payments
SWIFT Plots Real-Time Role for Next 50 Years of Cross-Border Payments
October 03, 2022

This article is the first in a new series dedicated to organizations that are the biggest changemakers in the cross-border payments industry, where consumers have long waited to see cheaper, faster and more transparent transactions. Thanks to a multitude of disruptive FinTech startups, as well...

eCommerce
Amazon Says UK Seller Roster Grew 25% in 2021
October 02, 2022

The number of small- and medium-sized businesses in Britain selling over Amazon increased by more than 25 percent in 2021 — a growth rate far exceeding those posted by businesses in Germany, France or Italy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Afreximbank Launches AfPAY Trade Payment Service in Africa
October 02, 2022

The African Export-Import Bank, or Afreximbank, announced Thursday (Sept. 29) the broad launch of a payment service called AfPAY with the stated goal of facilitating easier transactions among African financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Nipendo Expands Access to Its Automated Invoicing Feature
October 02, 2022

Nipendo, a provider of systems to automate payment processes, announced Saturday (Oct. 1) that it is making its Invoice All module available to suppliers that use the company’s Supplier Portal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

eCommerce
TikTok Taps TalkShopLive to Host US Live Shopping
October 02, 2022

Social media platform TikTok is launching live shopping in North America — and in an attempt to avoid problems that afflicted the U.K. version of its program, it will turn to outside technological help. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Regulation
RegTechs Drive Innovative Compliance as EU Strengthens ESG Regulation
October 02, 2022

While the rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has been instrumental in the success of the fossil fuel divestment movement so far, critics argue that recent changes to the European Union’s ESG taxonomy threaten the current momentum. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
WEX Launches Digital Wallet for B2B Payments
October 02, 2022

Commerce platform WEX on Thursday announced the wide availability of Flume, a digital wallet that will allow instant account-to-account transfers for customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

eCommerce
Energy Drinks Test Direct-to-Consumer Route to Sharpen Customer Insights
September 30, 2022

As new food and beverage brands hit the market, those that gather the most information about consumer reactions and desires early on have the best shot at success. Consequently, many emerging brands are leveraging direct-to-consumer (D2C) online shops to refine their products in a nimbler...