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B2B Payments
Today in B2B: Pod Foods Launches Data-Centric Discovery Engine; Ryder Debuts Truck and Trailer Sharing...
February 24, 2022

Today in B2B payments, Chargebee acquires numberz and launches a receivables platform, while Nium and ECOMMPAY partner to expand international payments. Plus, Grata raises $25 million for improved middle-market information gathering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

International
Biden, European Leaders Double Down on Russia Sanctions
February 24, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of the United Kingdom, dozens of European countries, Oceania and Japan announced sweeping sanctions on Thursday (Feb. 24) aimed at punishing Russia financially in response it its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
Construction Billing Platform Siteline Raises $15M
February 24, 2022

Construction billing platform Siteline has raised $15 million in Series A funding, the San Francisco company announced Thursday (Feb. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

International
UK PM Boris Johnson Wants Russia Booted From SWIFT
February 24, 2022

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday (Feb. 24) pushed “very hard” to remove Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) international payments system, which would severely limit the ability of Russia to trade outside the nation, the Financial Times reported. Get...

Digital Banking
Today in FinTech: PiggyVest Earns Nigerians’ Trust With High Interest Rates
February 24, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, PiggyVest brings a new type of digital savings and investing to Nigerians, while the underbanked in Pakistan get a new option with NayaPay. France’s Finary is moving to build a private bank and HandCash app is making top-offs easier with two...

Retail
Today in Retail: Gen Z, Black Card Members Help Planet Fitness Grow; Allbirds Adds Wholesale...
February 24, 2022

Today in retail, Planet Fitness reports a boom in members, and there is a mix of good and bad news for Bath & Body Works, while American Express and Resy are encouraging people to visit independent restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Grocery Roundup: Walmart Takes on Instacart With New Tech Partnership
February 24, 2022

Walmart’s white-label delivery service is turning its focus toward small- to medium-sized grocery retailers. 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...

B2B Payments
Chargebee Launches Receivables Platform With Numberz Acquisition
February 24, 2022

Subscription management platform Chargebee has launched Chargebee Receivables following the acquisition of collection management company numberz, according to a on Wednesday (Feb. 23) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

eCommerce
Wholesale Grocery Marketplace Pod Foods Launches Data-Driven Discovery Engine
February 24, 2022

Wholesale grocery marketplace Pod Foods is rolling out a data-driven discovery engine to expand the reach of its “infinite shelf” to more retailers in any location, according to a press release on Thursday (Feb. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...