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Regulation
EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter Rules for Online Ads
January 27, 2022

The European Union’s privacy overseer has lent its support for additional rules on political advertising crafted to strengthen the 27-member states’ democratic process, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
AirPlus, Coupa Collaborate to Offer Improved Procurement
January 27, 2022

Corporate payment specialist AirPlus International has joined forces with business spend management platform Coupa to offer clients new procurement options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
1-800 Contacts Launches B2B Vision Business Luna
January 27, 2022

1-800 Contacts has launched Luna Solutions, a standalone business focused on providing services and technology to third parties in the vision sector, according to a Thursday (Jan. 27) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

International
Marqeta Adds Singapore, Philippines, Thailand to Its Global Customer Base
January 27, 2022

Card issuer Marqeta’s payments platform is now certified in 39 countries after it added Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, giving the company a foothold in five countries across Asia-Pacific (APAC), according to a Thursday (Jan. 27) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Delivery
Domino’s Pizza Drones Take Flight Again in New Zealand
January 27, 2022

Domino’s Pizza has partnered again with Skydrop to expand its drone delivery trials in New Zealand with new technology that’s faster, safer, quieter and greener, according to a blog post on Thursday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Global Payments
From Startups to Institutions: Solving X-Border Challenges in Africa to Facilitate Remittance Flows
January 27, 2022

For most consumers sending money abroad, peer-to-peer (P2P) payments are slow and costly. 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 Today....

Retail
Walmart Debuts Interactive Store Dubbed ‘Time Well Spent’
January 27, 2022

Walmart on Thursday (Jan. 27) announced its Springdale, Ark., store will add a number of interactive elements that will make Walmart “a destination where people want to spend their time” through an initiative the company calls Time Well Spent. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Europe
EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution
January 27, 2022

Like many parts of the world, Europe is trying to strengthen protections for consumer privacy. 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,...

Retail
Lowe’s, Petco to Pilot 15 Mini Store-in-Store Locations
January 27, 2022

Lowe’s and Petco are looking to get customers’ tails wagging with a joint venture that will place store-in-store pet supply outlets inside 15 of its home improvement warehouse locations in three states. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...