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Retail
43 Pct Of Consumers Participate In Product Drops, Flash Sales
August 27, 2021

Special sales events — especially for limited edition products, for exclusive offerings — have the power to lure consumers from all walks of life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

IPO
Online Platforms On Tap For IPO Listings
August 27, 2021

Platforms – the online kind – were among the notable filings through this past week for firms seeking to go public. To that end, the shopping segment of the IPO/SPAC Tracker for planned listings year to date stands at 15. Banking, a segment that has...

Retail
Today In Food Tech: Pizza Hut Eyes Grocery; NYC Caps Delivery Fees
August 27, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Dole is overhauling its supply chain, while Pizza Hut hints at its grocery intentions. Plus, Dmitry Shevelenko, co-founder of last-mile logistics company Tortoise, talks making robotic delivery feasible today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
NRF ‘Encouraged’ By Biden’s Supply Chain Efforts
August 27, 2021

The National Retail Federation (NRF) says it is “encouraged” by the Biden administration’s efforts to deal with supply chain disruptions, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

International
Today In Payments Around The World: Tuition Refunds For Students In Australia, Visa And Arab...
August 27, 2021

Today in payments around the world: UnionPay gives tuition refunds to international students studying in Australia, and Visa and Arab Money Fund work on expediting cross-border payments. Plus, Britain raises the contactless payment limit, and Thunes and Bank Alfalah team up for a real-time payments...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Banco Inter Acquires FinTech Startup USEND
August 27, 2021

Brazilian digital bank Banco Inter SA has reached an agreement to acquire FinTech startup USEND as part of its plan to reach beyond its South American borders, according to a securities filing, MarketScreener reported Friday (Aug. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Digital Banking
Today In Digital Banking: BNY Mellon Puts Focus On Digital Payments, Patelco Credit Union Building...
August 27, 2021

Today in digital banking, Syracuse University going cashless at the Carrier Dome. Plus, Patelco Credit Union uses online bill pay to increase customer loyalty and BNY Mellon looks at how ERP systems and RTP can support business on their digital payment journeys. Get the Full...

Biometrics
Fingerprints And Seshaasai To Offer Contactless Payment Cards To Indian Consumers
August 27, 2021

Swedish biometrics company Fingerprint Cards (Fingerprints) and Indian smart card manufacturer Seshaasai have partnered to bring contactless biometric payment cards to the Indian market, according to a Friday (Aug. 27) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

IPO
SaaS EngageSmart Moves Forward With IPO Plans
August 27, 2021

Customer engagement software-as-a-service firm EngageSmart is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ESMT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...