Today in retail, Kohl’s board of directors is fighting a takeover bid by an activist investor, while Hasbro’s board urges shareholders to keep them and Puma is trying to capture the women’s market. Plus, grocery stores’ in-store apps make shopping an omnichannel experience, PayPal is...
Mashgin, a touchless self-checkout system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision, has raised $62.5 million in a Series B funding round that values the business at $1.5 billion, according to a Monday (May 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Today in B2B payments, BlueSnap gets a license to help Israeli companies with finances while Australian site Price My Car partners with Nodifi to offer finance solutions. Plus, Mastercard and Enterprise Nation team up on a small business support app and B2B gambling group Aspire...
For B2B technology firms, being able to offer subscription and payment plan flexibility is both a key priority and a challenge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...