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Loyalty & Rewards
What Drives Customer Loyalty? Depends On The Merchant
January 26, 2022

While a majority of shoppers (80%) say they prefer to make purchases in physical stores, this doesn’t mean they’ll automatically be loyal to their local grocery store or pharmacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Delivery
Curbside Management Solutions Rein in Chaos Caused by Delivery, Rideshare Vehicles 
January 26, 2022

With the rise of delivery services, rideshare services, micro-mobility and outdoor dining during the pandemic, there’s been an swell in demand for curbside space. This has boosted cities’ need for curbside management solutions.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Delivery
Gopuff Taps Banks for IPO Amid Rush of VC Interest in Food Delivery
January 26, 2022

On-demand delivery giant Gopuff is drawing closer to its initial public offering (IPO), now reportedly having hired the banks with which it will carry out the process. On Tuesday (Jan. 25), Reuters reported that the Philadelphia-based company has tapped Morgan Stanley and Goldman for its...

Investments
Barcelona eCommerce Delivery Platform Paack Ends $225M Series D Funding Round
January 26, 2022

Barcelona-based eCommerce delivery startup Paack recently completed a 200 million euro ($225.6 million) Series D fundraising round, according a Tech.eu report Wednesday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Payment Methods
Payments Network EMQ Adds SEPA Credit Transfers
January 26, 2022

In a move designed to expand its reach in Europe, payments network EMQ says it has added SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) instant credit transfer capabilities to its network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cross-border Payments
Binance Ending Halt on SEPA Payments
January 26, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is preparing to once again accept deposits from the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), ending a months-long freeze. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Rising Retail Returns Outpace Growth of Online Sales
January 26, 2022

After weeks of speculation and reporting on what the post-holiday period known as “returns season” might look like, we now have a number: $761 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Walmart’s FinTech and Super App Future Takes Shape With Pair of Purchases
January 26, 2022

In the bid to build super apps, designed to bring all manner of digital activities under one digital roof, Walmart is determined to make a big splash in a big way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Regulation
The Flip Side of Tougher Merger Rules, Enforcement
January 26, 2022

Nvidia’s $40 billion deal with Arm may soon fall apart as the parties prepare to quietly abandon the transaction due to increasing antitrust concerns in the U.K., U.S. and China. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday (Jan. 25) sued to block Lockheed Martin Corporation’s...