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Travel-Tech Firm Hotailors Adds New Capital, Rebrands
May 09, 2022

Another company in the hot travel-tech space has landed a major investment. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Egyptian FinTech Paymob Raises $50M in Record-Setting Series B
May 09, 2022

Egyptian merchant financial services Paymob has raised $50 million in Series B financing, reportedly the largest such funding for a FinTech in that country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
With Athletic Apparel and Footwear in Disarray, Puma Pounces With Push For Women 
May 09, 2022

Demand for casual clothes, streetwear and athletic footwear may still be the hottest corner of the apparel universe but the sector’s top players are all struggling to find traction in a slippery and changing marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Hasbro Board Fights Alta Fox’s Efforts to Oust Directors in Shareholder Vote
May 09, 2022

The board of directors for play and entertainment company Hasbro told shareholders in a letter Monday (May 9) that the current group deserves their support when they vote during the company’s annual meeting next month, despite efforts by activist investors Alta Fox to shake things...

Retail
Grocers Offer In-Store App Features to Boost Omnichannel Shopping
May 09, 2022

Even in-store shopping is now a digital experience for many shoppers, and savvy grocers are taking advantage of this trend to boost loyalty while learning more about their customers’ behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Convenience Stores Seek Hot New Brands to Dampen Threat of Delivery
May 09, 2022

Convenience store retailer 7-Eleven is giving up-and-coming brands an opportunity to grow and be put on its store shelves through the annual Brands with Heart initiative, according to a Monday (May 9) press release that kicks off the application process, which runs through the end...

Investments
Pyramid Analytics Raises $120M to Build Its Platform, Expand
May 09, 2022

Decision intelligence platform provider Pyramid Analytics has raised $120 million in a Series E round, the company announced in a Monday (May 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Floundering Furniture Segment Faces New Threats From Competitors, Consumers
May 09, 2022

As if the furniture business were not facing enough challenges already, the industry’s largest player is looking to capitalize on the present turmoil with a fresh competitive threat to its struggling rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Millennial, Gen Z Payment Preferences Are Driving B2B Payment Innovation Forward
May 09, 2022

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