Skipping lines always feels like a luxury. Whether skipping the line at Disney World or the local supermarket, the feeling of empowerment is the same. When it comes to supermarkets, consider how the self-checkout options allow consumers to breeze through what might otherwise involve 10...
FinTech challenger bank Chime can continue using terms like “no overdraft fees” and “no hidden fees” after the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that the advertising for its “SpotMe” program disclosed the necessary information. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Congress is calling on President Joe Biden to join the effort for stronger regulations on social media and other internet platforms. 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,...
When China’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) company begins trading on Thursday (Dec. 30) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, SenseTime, ticker HK:0020, will be the first overseas initial public offering (IPO) by a well-known Chinese technology unicorn since Didi’s July listing in New York. Get...
More firms have shopped online for goods and services amid pandemic-imposed business constraints. In fact, 62% of business-to-business (B2B) sellers said their eCommerce sales grew by at least 25% during the first year of the pandemic, as reported in the Next-Gen Digital Payments Report, a...
Ultrafast delivery is expanding throughout the United States and around the world, posing questions for convenience retailers that, if not answered quickly, could become a significant threat to their existence. After all, so much of convenience stores’ value prop comes from their geographical convenience, a...
The pandemic provides an ongoing education as to what frictions consumers will and won’t endure at checkout. People now have firm ideas about what good (and not so good) checkout experiences are, and merchants need to provide the right experience at that moment or risk...
The Emirates Development Bank said Wednesday (Dec. 29) that since the bank launched its Business Banking App in September, more than 500 United Arab Emirates-based small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and startups have opened accounts within a 48-hour window. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Next year could bring food supply disruptions and empty grocery store shelves to people in the U.K. thanks to new EU border controls, British food industry officials are warning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
