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B2B Payments
Today in B2B: Payhawk Earns Bulgarian Unicorn Honors; ProducePay Pushes for Efficiency in Produce
March 01, 2022

Today in B2B payments, ICZoom is planning an initial public offering in the U.S., and Medius partners with Nomentia to extend global payment capabilities. Plus, ProducePay looking to add certainty to produce industry, and Payhawk becomes the first Bulgarian unicorn. Get the Full Story Complete...

International
EMEA Daily: UK Media Regulator Investigates Russian TV Station Over Ukraine Coverage; Payhawk Becomes Bulgaria’s...
March 01, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, the U.K.’s broadcasting watchdog is investigating a Russian-backed TV station over alleged bias in its coverage of the Ukraine invasion, while payments platform Payhawk has become Bulgaria’s first unicorn. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
Nayya Grabs $55M For Healthcare Personalization Engine
March 01, 2022

Digital health startup Nayya Health, which offers a recommendation engine to help people choose benefits and a digital robotic process assistant (RPA), has closed a $55 million Series C equity round, according to a press release Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
In the Age of Digital, Consumers Still Value Physical Shopping
March 01, 2022

Consumers still want something physical amid their digital shopping experiences, recent research by PYMNTS has found. 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...

Fintech Investments
Today in FinTech: TabaPay Eyes New Verticals; Tranglo Teams with Ripple; M-KOPA Branches Out; Cheddar...
March 01, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, it’s all about growth as TabaPay lands SoftBank funding while eyeing different verticals, M-KOPA secures fresh capital for new market expansion and Shift4 buys two companies to pick up unexplored verticals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Medius Extends Global Payment Capabilities With Nomentia Partnership
March 01, 2022

Spend management and eProcurement software company Medius has partnered with cash and treasury management company Nomentia, according to a Tuesday (March 1) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Today in Retail: Target Continues Upward Momentum; Kohl’s Spending Big on Sephora Expansion
March 01, 2022

Today in retail, Whole Foods Market launches an accelerator program to mentor local food brands, while small businesses look local while acting globally. Plus, AutoZone continues to increase inventory as it opens new stores across North and South America. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
Typical Cross Border Payment Touches 6 Banks Before Completion
March 01, 2022

B2B payments face numerous hurdles even when they’re being made domestically, and adding international borders into the equation can compound the problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Investments
Payhawk Becomes Bulgaria’s First Unicorn After $100M Round
March 01, 2022

Payments and expense platform Payhawk raised an additional $100 million at a valuation of $1 billion, in an extended Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, making the startup Bulgaria’s first unicorn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...