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Spend Management Firm Coupa Unveils App Marketplace 
August 16, 2021

The business spend management (BSM) firm Coupa has launched a new app marketplace to give customers an easier way to use its platform.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
UK FinTech Finastra Lands SWIFT Compatible Label For Trade Finance
August 16, 2021

U.K. FinTech Finastra is among the first tech firms to land the SWIFT Compatible Application label 2021 for trade finance, according to a press release on Monday (Aug. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Biden’s Food Stamps Boost Could Be Good News For Amazon And Walmart eGrocery
August 16, 2021

The Biden administration’s confirmed increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) could be good news for Walmart, which has already been seeing strong grocery sales in recent months. It could be even better news for Amazon, which can draw more...

Retail
After Brief Mid-Summer Surge, Weak And Stagnant Malls Threatened By Fresh Headwinds
August 16, 2021

As vaccination rates increase, socialization outside the home resumes and consumers work on their back-to-school shopping lists, experts have pointed to the shopping mall as a place that is distinctly benefitting from consumer demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Bespoke Beauty Brands To Launch Line Of Men’s Products
August 16, 2021

Beauty brand incubator Bespoke Beauty Brands will debut a new skincare brand for men on Friday (Aug. 20). 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...

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Hyatt Grows Luxury Travel Brand With Apple Leisure Group Deal
August 16, 2021

Hyatt Hotels Corp. said Monday (Aug. 16) it plans to acquire luxury resort-management services, travel and hospitality company Apple Leisure Group (ALG) from affiliates of KKR and KSL Capital Partners LLC for $2.7 billion in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

eCommerce
Shopping App Provider Ranking Entangled In Mobile Merchandising Mystery
August 16, 2021

We don’t normally “go there” in this space, but it’s just too tempting. 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....

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Paysafe Plans To Buy eCommerce Payment Platform SafetyPay
August 16, 2021

Specialized payments platform Paysafe on Monday (Aug. 16) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Latin American digital payment platform SafetyPay for $441 million in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Walgreens To Incentivize Healthy Living Choices With New Credit Card Rewards Program
August 16, 2021

After over 18 months of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are more aware than ever that “healthcare” goes beyond just an annual doctor’s appointment — as total wellness is an important element of the health of consumers both physically and financially. Get the Full...