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Apple, Peloton Winners in Amazon’s Early Holiday Sale
October 13, 2022

Amazon said shoppers bought more than 100 million items during its Prime Early Access Sale this week. 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...

B2B Payments
Today in B2B Payments: eCommerce Tools Focus on African Enterprises, Aircraft Parts
October 13, 2022

Today in B2B payments, Dooka offers a B2B marketplace to promote intra-African trade, while Ambry Hill and eComchain launch an eCommerce storefront solution for sellers of aircraft parts. Plus, Blackline adds a credit risk assessment feature, while HSBC and Trade Ledger develop a digital receivables...

Retail
Supermarkets Kroger, Albertsons Could Combine
October 13, 2022

Two of the country’s biggest supermarket chains, Albertsons and Kroger, are reportedly in talks to merge in a deal that could have a potential market value of about $50 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Cross-border Payments
EMEA Daily: Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
October 13, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Ikea reaffirms its commitment to affordability, while Adyen announces the launch of its platform in Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Loyalty & Rewards
79% of Merchants Tout Importance of Digital Coupons In-Store
October 13, 2022

In striving to keep consumers spending, retailers are increasingly turning to tech-enabled ways to keep some competitive advantages in place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Kroger, Albertsons Reportedly in Talks to Join Forces Against Walmart
October 13, 2022

In the fight for share of stomach, the leading pure-play grocers are teaming up against mega-retailers. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Adyen Launches Payment Platform in Mexico
October 13, 2022

Amsterdam-based FinTech Adyen announced Thursday (Oct. 13) that it is launching its unified commerce solution in Mexico. 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...

Investments
Northstar Raises $24.4M to Expand Financial Wellness Benefit Platform
October 13, 2022

Financial wellness benefit provider Northstar has raised $24.4 million and said the additional capital will enable it to expand its products and its global reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Smaller Grocers Playing Loyalty Catch-Up
October 13, 2022

A shift is emerging between grocers that have the resources and the scale to make a subscription model possible, and smaller brands for which a more traditional loyalty model is still the most effective tool within their reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form...