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B2B Payments
Self-Service Options Keep B2B Sales of Casters Rolling
April 29, 2022

In an increasingly digital-first world, business-to-business (B2B) buyers may still want to discuss bigger transactions on the phone, but they want to do many of the more day-to-day tasks themselves online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
China’s Tech Regulatory Spree May Have Unintended Consequences
April 29, 2022

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Retail
Walmart Launches Love & Sports Activewear and Swim Brand
April 29, 2022

Walmart has launched Love & Sports, an exclusive activewear and swim brand created as part of the retailer’s partnership with fashion designer Michelle Smith and indoor cycling instructor Stacey Griffith, according to a company announcement Friday (April 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Victoria’s Secret and PINK Beauty Add 120 Products to Amazon Store
April 29, 2022

Victoria’s Secret & Co added about 120 Victoria’s Secret Beauty and PINK Beauty products to Amazon’s store through the Victoria’s Secret storefront, according to a Friday (April 29) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
PYMNTS AM Radar: One-Click Heat; Kitchen Chronicles; Safeguarding Privacy; Banking on Nigeria; Aggregating Travel
April 29, 2022

Today is Friday, April 29 and as May springs around the bend, so does the season of shopping as pandemic-delayed celebrations collide with concerts, events, more things to see and opportunities to be seen. Here’s what should be on your radar this morning. Get the...

Regulation
TechREG Weekly: Big Tech Has a New Name, Crypto Still Divides Regulators 
April 29, 2022

This week, Big Tech firms were in the spotlight again — and not only because it is earnings season, but also because Twitter accepted Elon Musk’s $44 billion offer. Regulators quickly reminded him that Twitter will have to respect new EU content moderation rules. Crypto...

Investments
Authvia Raises $7M to Expand Its Text-to-Pay Solution
April 29, 2022

Pay2Day Solutions, or Authvia, has closed a Series A round for $7 million, which will be used to boost partner channels, sales and marketing efforts, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

eCommerce
India Launches Digital Marketplace to Compete With Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart
April 28, 2022

India plans to debut an open network for digital commerce (ONDC), with the government trying to combat the dominance of U.S. companies, Reuters reported Thursday (April 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
German Tax Filing App Taxfix Becomes a Unicorn With $220M in Series D
April 28, 2022

Taxfix, a mobile tax filing app from Berlin, has raised $220 million in Series D funding in a round led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), propelling the company to unicorn status as its valuation is now over $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the...