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Retail
Today in Retail: Google’s Retail Future Is Omnichannel; Curaleaf Updates Tech Sack With Repsly Partnership
February 02, 2022

Today in retail, Google’s approach to retail is becoming increasingly diverse, while Curaleaf is updating its tech stack with a Repsly partnership. Plus, Wish becomes an invite-only portal for merchants in an effort to improve its customer service. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Security & Fraud
Congress Eyes Giving Federal Regulators More Tools to Combat Pandemic-Related Scams, Price Gouging
February 02, 2022

As the world enters the third year of battling COVID-19, lawmakers said regulators must do more to stop price gouging and scams targeting the public seeking protection against the coronavirus, UPI reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

eCommerce
Wish Becomes ‘Invite Only’ for New Merchants
February 02, 2022

In what it’s calling an attempt to improve product quality, mobile eCommerce platform Wish has introduced an “invite-only” process for selecting merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payments Innovation
Visa Calls for Payment Standards in EV Charging
February 02, 2022

Visa is calling for a standardized payment system for Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) charging points that will allow drivers to pay with their chosen method. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Flexible Credit Options Help Software Startups Balance Growth, Liquidity
February 02, 2022

For the software industry, it’s still tailwinds all around. As demand for software-as-a-service (SaaS) explodes in every vertical, more software companies are starting up every day to meet it — and often, they’re being run using Excel spreadsheets. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Delivery
Access-as-Luxury Takes off With Private-Jet-Flown Meals From International Restaurants
February 02, 2022

For the ultra-rich, their favorite restaurant’s delivery radius just got a whole lot wider. Private jet company Farringdon Jets announced in a news release Tuesday (Feb. 1) the launch of its “Quarantine Cuisine From Around The World” offering by which the company will fly meals...

Digital Banking
UK Digital Bank Monzo Officially Lands in US
February 02, 2022

After an 18-month beta launch with a waiting list in the U.S., the U.K. challenger bank Monzo is now ready to open the app-based accounts and onboard eligible customers in 10 minutes, according to a blog post on Tuesday (Feb. 1). Get the Full Story...

Retail
For Google, Retail’s Omnichannel Future Is Happening Now
February 02, 2022

As analysts and investors pored over Google’s record fourth-quarter results Tuesday (Feb. 1), which were led by strength in its burgeoning cloud computing business and legacy search and advertising empire, the company’s evolving eCommerce and retail story would not be denied its chance to also...

Regulation
Investors Say UK National Security Legislation Threatens Startups
February 02, 2022

A new United Kingdom law enacted to protect the nation’s security could chill investment in startups, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....