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IPO
Pandemic Concerns Could Dampen Wall Street Enthusiasm for Grab IPO
November 30, 2021

Grab is going public on Thursday (Dec. 2), and we’ll see what the appetite is here in the U.S. for the super-app that is focused (for now) on Southeast Asia — and, by extension, platforms that offer a broadening array of services. Get the Full...

eCommerce
Nextech AR Debuts 3D Model Creation Platform 
November 30, 2021

Augmented reality (AR) experience technology and services company Nextech AR Solutions Corp. on Tuesday (Nov. 30) announced the launch of its ARitize 3D SaaS platform, extending 3D/AR model creation to an expanding list of customers and eCommerce businesses.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Omnicommerce
SpotOn Launches Omnichannel Retail Platform
November 30, 2021

Software and payments provider SpotOn on Tuesday (Nov. 30) debuted an omnichannel solution for retailers and service providers dubbed SpotOn Retail, which allows independent retailers to sell in-store, online and on the go. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Omicron Threatens to Extend Retailers’ Labor, Supply Chain Woes
November 30, 2021

With U.S. inflation above 6% and the new COVID-19 omicron variant quickly emerging across the world, retailers are bracing for the possibility that supply chain disruptions and labor shortages could extend well into 2022 and are looking for ways to dampen the impact. Get the...

Payments Innovation
QR Codes Go Mainstream As Touchless Takes Hold
November 30, 2021

Early in the pandemic, as businesses frantically sought contactless ordering and payment options, the QR code emerged as a somewhat unlikely hero, easily readable by ubiquitous smartphones and able to handle everything from ordering to loyalty data in one image. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Luxury Brands Rush to Own the Resale Experience
November 30, 2021

Each week, it seems, another luxury brand jumps into the secondhand market. Last week, for example, it was Oscar de la Renta; before that, it was Net-a-Porter; and last month, Valentino launched a project with four international boutiques to create a dedicated resale section on...

Retail
New Twitter CEO Inherits Lackluster Social Commerce Capabilities
November 30, 2021

Jack Dorsey’s surprise announcement on Monday (Nov. 29) that he would be stepping down as CEO of Twitter opens the door for a potential new chapter of innovation and growth under new Chief Executive and former CTO Parag Agrawal — one that perhaps sees a...

Banking
The Bank of London Opens Doors at $1B Valuation
November 30, 2021

The Bank of London is opening its doors on Tuesday (Nov. 30) as a new financial institution that aims to serve as the first purpose-built global clearing, agency, and transaction bank worldwide, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Biometrics
Voice Tech Holds Key to Unlocking Biometric Security’s Full Potential
November 30, 2021

Speech is powerful — signaling intent, signaling what we need and want. 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...