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New Study: Debit, Credit in Physical Stores Pull Ahead of Digital Wallets
December 06, 2021

In early December 2019, few had yet heard of COVID-19. News reports were only just trickling in. It didn’t seem like the entire world was teetering on the brink of colossal change, but it was. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bob Dole’s Passing Spurs Thoughts on Debit’s Heady Rise Since 1996
December 06, 2021

Bob Dole died this weekend, at the age of 98. Whatever your view of his politics or career might be, his passing gives cause to pause and reflect on how much life has changed in the decades since he ran for president 25 (!) years...

Retail
Rakuten, Afterpay Combine BNPL, Cash-Back Rewards
December 06, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Afterpay is teaming up with shopping rewards and cash-back program Rakuten on a program that combines cash-back rewards and flexible payment schedules, according to a joint announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Carwow Drives $55M in Funding
December 06, 2021

In a drive to speed up technology and platform advancement, London-based online vehicle marketplace Carwow has secured $55 million in investments from Hercules Capital, according to a Monday (Dec. 6) report from UK Tech.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Email Helps Unlock Gifting Physical Items Without an Address
December 06, 2021

After a tumultuous two years for many people who saw fewer physical gatherings and connections with friends, it may be hard to keep track of who moved during the pandemic, or even remember what a person’s address was before March 2020. Get the Full Story...

Retail
Walgreens Considering Sale of Boots Alliance
December 06, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is working with Goldman Sachs on a possible sale of 172-year-old U.K. health and beauty retailer Boots, according to a Sky News report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Citizens Pay Offers Fee Free POS Financing Across Microsoft Store
December 06, 2021

Citizens Financial Group is expanding its partnership with the Microsoft Store and offering no-interest, point-of-sale financing through the bank’s Citizens Pay platform, according to a press release on Monday (Dec. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Retailers Now Pay Consumers to Pick Up Their Online Orders
December 06, 2021

With as much as half of all delivery costs occurring in the last mile, and prices across the board rising at the same time that consumers are continuing to demand they pay nothing for shipping, several brands are rewarding customers who choose to pick up...

B2B Payments
Food Distributors Slowly Embracing Digital Ordering Platforms Over Antiquated Voicemail Systems
December 06, 2021

The food distribution industry is not as consolidated as many others. 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. By completing...