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Retail
Constructor Raises $55M to Improve eCommerce Search
September 15, 2021

eCommerce search platform Constructor has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round, the company said Wednesday (Sept. 15), which will be used to improve new product discovery and search standards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Ford, Argo AI and Walmart Bringing Driverless Delivery to Miami, DC and Austin
September 15, 2021

Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart have collaborated on plans for a driverless delivery service fleet in Miami; Washington, D.C.; and Austin, Texas, using Ford’s autonomous test vehicles that have the Argo AI Self-Driving System embedded to deliver Walmart orders. Get the Full Story...

Retail
Sustainable Package-Free Shipping Startup Olive Moves Into Beauty Space
September 15, 2021

Package-free shipping startup Olive is moving into the beauty sector after its initial launch in fashion, compiling shoppers’ purchases across multiple retailers into a single, reusable tote and bypassing the need for multiple cardboard boxes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
B2B Site ‘Hello Raye’ Unveils 3D Rendering SaaS Tool for Furniture Buyers, Manufacturers
September 15, 2021

If a chair is available in 200 colors, it’s difficult to visualize the one you 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...

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Beyond T&E, New Corporate Card Tracks Utilization, Compliance Of SaaS and Cloud Subscription Spend
September 15, 2021

Let’s say you were the chief financial officer of a company that has 200 employees, each with 5 different subscriptions and licenses to things like Outlook, Zoom and other software or cloud-based service that require a monthly payment.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Goodyear to Customize Tire CheckPoint Reader for Fleet Use
September 15, 2021

Goodyear has announced it will offer customized leasing options for its Goodyear CheckPoint drive-over reader device, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

IPO
FinTech Startup Pagaya Could Go Public in $9B SPAC Deal
September 15, 2021

The FinTech Pagaya Technologies is mulling an initial public offering (IPO) via a merger with the special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) EJF Acquisition Corp that would value the startup at roughly $9 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Sept. 15), citing sources. Get the...

eCommerce
‘Click to Pay’ + Consumer Ed = Transformed Online Shopping
September 15, 2021

Amid the great digital shift, as more consumers embrace digital wallets and cards and shop at an ever-widening array of merchants, the transformation of online guest checkout options, including Click to Pay, are poised to reach critical mass. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Holiday 2021: Pent-Up Consumer Demand, Test of In-Store Experience For Retailers
September 15, 2021

Rising inflation and the continued spread of COVID-19 may be grabbing headlines and denting consumer sentiment, but former Saks CEO Steve Sadove said he’s confident that demand for retail is still strong and will carry through the end of the year. Get the Full Story...