Aluminum can sleeving startup Wildpack Beverage is now accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as optional forms of payment for customers of its beverage manufacturing and co-packing services, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 13) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Restaurant rewards are increasingly becoming the norm for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). In the past month alone, Focus Brands-owned bakery giant Cinnabon launched its Cinnabon Rewards program, California-based Mexican-style QSR Del Taco launched its Del Yeah! rewards app, and McDonald’s expanded its MyMcDonald’s Rewards program to...
Accounts payable (AP) and payment automation platform AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. on Wednesday (Oct. 13) announced that its initial public offering (IPO) will feature 26.4 million shares of common stock for $25 each. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
In today’s top retail news, a luxury products conglomerate said strong demand for luxury products continues to drive sales, while retailers such as Michaels are looking to open digital marketplaces to expand their customer base. Also, Lowe’s is launching a retail media service with a...
Creator management platform GRIN has closed a $110 million Series B funding round, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 13) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
As part of its efforts to accelerate technology development and global growth, payments issuer processor Global Processing Services (GPS) recently announced it has raised over $300 million, after securing a strategic investment from its long-term partner, Visa, last October. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Columbia Banking System Inc. and Umpqua Holdings Corp. said Tuesday (Oct. 12) they are joining forces in a $5.1 billion all-stock deal, according to The Wall Street Journal, which adds that the combined entity is now one of the largest financial institutions on the West...
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation to license retail payment services, part of its ongoing push to get the country ready for digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Where once even having a loyalty program was enough for a restaurant to stand out against the competition, now digital rewards are table stakes, which means brands need to find creative ways to build deeper relationships with their customers. While offering higher-value rewards is certainly...
