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B2B Payments
Web3 Firm Reltime Launches Embedded Finance Platform
November 07, 2022

Web3 financial ecosystem Reltime has launched an embedded finance platform that enables companies to offer their customers fully compliant, real-time financial services.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Investments
Yassir Picks Up $150M Series B to Fuel Expansion
November 07, 2022

Yassir, a San Francisco-based company that operates an Algerian super app by the same name, on Monday (Nov. 7) announced the close of a $150 million Series B funding round to fuel its expansion across Africa and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Grocers Drive Revenue From CPG Brands With Data-Informed Marketing
November 07, 2022

As grocers leverage data analytics to remain competitive, major players are finding they need to take their marketing businesses into their own hands to remain competitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mobile Payments
Mobile is King as Digital Payments Gain Ground in GCC
November 07, 2022

Between growing smartphone penetration, the proliferation of new FinTech solutions and a growing shift from cash to digital payments, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has experienced a significant increase in digital payment volumes over the past two years. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Delivery
DoorDash Offers Restaurants a Labor Shortage Lifeline
November 07, 2022

As restaurants continue to struggle with staffing issues, DoorDash has debuted a program designed to help its merchants retain employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Delivery
India’s Cashfree Payments Helps Speed Zepto’s Grocery Deliveries
November 07, 2022

Indian payments firm Cashfree Payments has formed a partnership with Zepto to help customers of the fast-delivery grocery service get their products quicker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
History Suggests Black Friday ‘22 Could See Similar Consumer Response Amid Sales Fatigue
November 07, 2022

The holiday shopping headwinds are completely different this year than last, but PYMNTS research suggests the impact on consumers’ buying habits could mirror those reported in 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Macy’s Joins Vendor Diversification Trend
November 07, 2022

Saying that only 1.3% of the total venture capital dollars that were invested in the United States in 2021 went to a startup with a Black founder, Macy’s has partnered with Momentus Capital on a program designed to increase investment in diverse-owned and underrepresented businesses....

Investments
PayPal Earnings and Outlook Lead CE100 Lower as Payment Firms Face Slowdown
November 07, 2022

Friday’s rally, where the broader indices were up more than 1.1%, was not enough to salvage a rocky week, as earnings continue to dominate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...