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Retail
Bell and Howell’s Bid to Help Grocery Stores and Retailers Monetize the Last Mile
January 10, 2022

In the grocery business, to quote that song from “Casablanca,” the fundamental things apply. 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...

Banking
Analysts Expect Big Banks to Post Record Profits for ’21
January 09, 2022

The biggest Wall Street banks are set to report new record profits in 2021, due to bumper investment banking fees and less-than-expected losses on loans, the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (Jan. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Delivery
Deliveroo Plans to Open a Pizza Joint in the UK
January 09, 2022

Seeking to better understand the challenges faced by the restaurants that use its platform, U.K.-based food delivery company Deliveroo says it plans to open a pizza parlor in London, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 7. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

International
EMEA Daily: Google, Big Tech Firms Face New EU Regulations, UK Meal Kit Service Gousto...
January 07, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Telkom, the South African wireless provider, has launched an app for its mobile money product, and London FinTech Starling Bank said it was boycotting advertising on Facebook and Instagram. Plus, Google and Apple’s search alliance reveals the...

Banking
Bank of Tanzania Plans February Launch of Instant Payment System
January 07, 2022

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) in East Africa is planning to launch its new payment system in February following a successful pilot program with banks and mobile operators that began in June of last year, according to The Citizen on Friday (Jan. 7). Get the...

Investments
UK Meal-Kit Subscription Service Gousto Grabs $150M in Funding
January 07, 2022

Gousto, a London-based meal-kit subscription service, has secured 110 million pounds ($150 million) in funding with a valuation of 1.25 billion pounds ($1.7 billion), UKTech News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Faster Payments
Four Questions to Ask About Instant Payment Innovation 
January 07, 2022

The past decade has seen a revolution in digital payments, with treasurers working to make the payment process as frictionless as possible to develop robust global payments strategies.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Biometrics
iProov Announces $70M Investment from Sumeru Equity  
January 07, 2022

iProov, the London-based online biometric face authentication firm, announced a $70 million investment from Sumeru Equity Partners on Thursday (Jan. 6). 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...

Payment Methods
Sea Change: How COVID Has Changed Our Payment Needs
January 07, 2022

Consumers’ payment needs have experienced a sea change in the past two years, with many people realizing access to real-time payments is something they didn’t know they needed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...