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Loyalty & Rewards
Want Loyal Restaurant Customers? Offer Loyalty Programs
February 25, 2022

Nearly every restaurant manager knows their customers are searching for better deals, and offer regular diners a way to dodge higher prices: loyalty and rewards programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Today in Retail: Carter’s Q4 Led By Holiday Sales; Klarna Teams With Brookfield Malls on...
February 25, 2022

Today in retail, holiday demand drives Carter’s fourth-quarter sales, while Klarna partners with Brookfield Malls on buy now, pay later (BNPL). Plus, Instacart diversifies beyond groceries to retain customers, and Etsy’s big holiday shopping season boosts quarterly numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

International
Bank of Russia: Sanctions May Hinder Card Use
February 25, 2022

The Bank of Russia said that customers of some banks being sanctioned by the U.S. and other governments may be cut off from using their cards and mobile payment systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
Why Removing Russia From SWIFT Won’t Be Simple
February 25, 2022

President Joe Biden announced this week that the U.S. and Europe and other allies were stepping up their sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
72% of Treasurers Still Do Cash Flow Forecasts Manually
February 25, 2022

Many treasurers are attempting to tackle their risk management, liquidity issues and other concerns using lagging processes that can be costly as well as time-consuming. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

International
Hacking Group Anonymous Wages ‘Cyber War’ Against Russia
February 25, 2022

Hacking collective Anonymous has declared a “cyber war” against Russia in response to Russia’s actual war in Ukraine. 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...

International
Ukraine Revokes Licenses of Russian Banks Sberbank, VEB
February 25, 2022

Aside from dealing with banking sanctions from United States, European Union and British leaders, Russia’s financial services were further handicapped when the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) revoked the licenses and liquidated the assets of two Russian banks — Sberbank and VEB, according to a...

Mobile Payments
Study: 94% of Mexican Consumers Use Mobile Banking
February 25, 2022

Mexico is seeing a surge in consumer interest in online payment and banking tools, particularly when it comes to mobile-optimized features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Security & Fraud
Poland Expects More Cyberattacks on Government Platforms
February 25, 2022

The Polish government and the nation’s payment clearinghouse have experienced more cyberattacks recently, the federal chief of cybersecurity said Friday (Feb. 25), Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...