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Retail
CPG Brands Lose Sales as EU Consumers Opt for Store-Brand Items
July 24, 2022

There’s likely to be a downturn in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sales due to shoppers opting for cheaper store brands amid inflation and rising food costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Cross-border Payments
Market Forces Driving Down Fees as eCommerce Becomes Increasingly International
July 22, 2022

As PYMNTS discusses in the Cross-border Retail Payments Tracker, eCommerce merchants increasingly recognize the importance of catering to international customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
PayMate Integrates Utility Payments Using Credit Cards
July 22, 2022

Business-to-business (B2B) payments and services provider PayMate India Limited is launching a new solution on its platform that integrates utility bill payments using Visa and other commercial credit cards enabling customers to pay expenses for landlines, electricity, water, broadband and more. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
Paperwork Is Top Drain on Time, Cause of Errors for AP Pros 
July 22, 2022

Even businesses that have entirely digitized their consumer-facing operations may still have work to do in transforming their business-to-business (B2B) processes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

International
MENA Weekly: Crypto, eCommerce Reaffirm UAE’s Position as Cornerstone of Regional Economy
July 22, 2022

In news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the United Arab Emirates is a cornerstone of the regional economy, attracting international investment and acting as a base for many global companies that do business in the wider region. Get the Full Story Complete...

Regulation
CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
July 22, 2022

Open banking continues to grow and so do regulatory frameworks that aim at fostering its use. 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...

B2B Payments
Australia’s Grapple Launches B2B Payment Solutions for SMBs
July 22, 2022

Australia-based FinTech Grapple has launched a pair of B2B payments solutions designed to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) improve their cashflow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Amazon vs Walmart Weekly: Summer Heatwave Brings Retailers’ ESG Efforts to a Boil
July 22, 2022

By this time next week, we will know how Amazon performed in the second quarter, as the eCommerce leader is set to report its latest earnings results Thursday (July 28).   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Regulation
Weekly TechREG: US, UK Lawmakers Move Stablecoin Bills; CFPB Could Force Banks to Reimburse Scam,...
July 22, 2022

This week, the U.K. government introduced the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which would amend banking regulations to include stablecoins as a new payment method. The bill will also pave the way for the Treasury to issue new crypto rules. In the U.S., lawmakers are...