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IPO
Affirm, Upstart Help FinTech IPO Index Beat Sagging Retailers, Markets
May 19, 2022

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Retail
Today in Retail: Kohl’s Mulls Buyout Offers; BJ’s Sees Memberships, Digital Sales Grow
May 19, 2022

Today in retail, Bath & Body Works is adding more environmentally friendly packaging to its continually updated suite of products, while Under Armour’s CEO is leaving the company as its stock price plummets. Plus, Uber is piloting a scheduled grocery delivery program. Get the Full...

International
EMEA Daily: Mastercard, OPay, Team up in Middle East
May 19, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Mastercard joins forces with mobile payments firm OPay to promote financial inclusion in Africa and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Albertsons Expands Smart Cart Test as Grocers Aim to Remove Friction From Self-Checkout
May 19, 2022

As online grocery adoption rises, brick-and-mortar grocers are challenged to bring the frictionless convenience consumers have come to expect into their physical stores. Many shoppers are growing frustrated with long waits in line to check out with cashiers. As such, grocers are integrating new checkout...

Retail
New Shopping App Provider Ranking Packs In Deals and More Deals
May 19, 2022

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Regulation
Today in TechREG: CFTC Chair Signals Added Crypto Enforcement; UK Financial Regulator Gets More Powers...
May 19, 2022

Today in technology regulation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) eyes cryptocurrency enforcement, while the United Kingdom’s financial regulator plans to use new powers to strip permissions from regulated companies that are not using them in an attempt to reduce fraud and scams. Plus, the...

B2B Payments
Even as New Biz Payments Choices Emerge, ACH Still Leads the Pack
May 19, 2022

Among the payment methods that have become more frequently used due to digitization, automated clearing house (ACH) transfers lead the pack.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Financial Inclusion
OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
May 19, 2022

OPay and Mastercard are collaborating to drive financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa by partnering to open up digital commerce in the region, according to a press release Wednesday (May 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
B2B Software Maker Zilliant Unveils Quick Start Program
May 19, 2022

Pricing software maker Zilliant has launched its Zilliant Quick Start Program, designed to allow faster deployment times for its software, which powers intelligent commerce for B2B companies, according to a Thursday (May 19) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...