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Delivery
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Joins Gopuff as Adviser After Investment
May 18, 2022

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has invested in delivery startup Gopuff and will join the company as an adviser, according to a Reuters report Wednesday (May 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

eCommerce
Grocers’ Digital Shoppers Seek out Physical Touch Points
May 18, 2022

Consumers may be looking for options to purchase groceries online, but PYMTNS data reveal that even digital shoppers want physical points of contact to interact with their merchants in the real world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Security & Fraud
Financial Crime Fighter Napier Adds 2 Execs
May 18, 2022

Financial crime compliance technology specialist Napier announced Wednesday (May 18) that it has added two new hires to its growing team in North America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Today in Retail: Shoe Carnival Plans to Open 10 New Stores This Year; TJX Expands...
May 18, 2022

Today in retail, chilly spring temperatures lead to mixed earnings results for Lowe’s, while Walmart is hosting Walmart+ Weekend to boost its subscription platform’s loyalty. Plus, Target expects its customers and their desire to spend to turn things around after a quarterly letdown, The Container...

Retail
Target Transforms Stores to Meet eGrocery Demand
May 18, 2022

With the rise of online grocery, brick-and-mortar retailers are challenged to rethink their operations with an eye toward meeting this digital demand. Target, for one, is making modifications to its stores to enable more efficient online grocery order fulfillment. Get the Full Story Complete the...

eCommerce
Quark.ai Launches Autonomous B2B eCommerce Support After Fortune 500 Pilot
May 18, 2022

Autonomous customer/field support platform Quark.ai on Wednesday (May 18) launched its autonomous support platform for B2B eCommerce after completing a pilot program of the offering with a Fortune 500 company that sells millions of high-tech products online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Payment Methods
WhatsApp Offers Pay Button in Brazil, India
May 18, 2022

Meta Platforms-owned messaging platform WhatsApp says it wants to make it easier for users in Brazil and India to make payments with a new “Pay” button. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

International
EMEA Daily: UK to Unveil New Rules to Target Push Payment Fraud
May 18, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the United Kingdom’s Payment System Regulator (PSR) gets ready to roll out new rules targeting authorized push payment (APP) fraud. Plus, Dubai-based FinTech Pemo lands $12 million in seed funding, African health startup CarePoint raises...

Investments
Apis Invests in B2B Micropayments Platform DT One
May 18, 2022

Private equity fund Apis Growth Fund II is investing in B2B digital micropayments platform DT One to help the Singapore-based company continue expanding into more countries and explore new M&A opportunities.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...