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Goldman’s BNPL Play Strengthens Consumer Financing, Targets Merchant Growth
September 15, 2021

Through the last few years, through the pandemic, especially, Wall Street behemoth Goldman Sachs has been ramping up its consumer banking efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Chewy Debuts Vets-Only eCommerce Offering
September 15, 2021

Online pet product retailer Chewy, Inc. has debuted Practice Hub, an eCommerce solution designed for veterinarians to help simplify pharmacy services and boost’ clinic revenues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
B2B Payments Today: Businesses Upgrade Spend Management Controls; Hello Raye Launches 3D Rendering SaaS Tool
September 15, 2021

Today in B2B payments, 36% of businesses will upgrade spend management and expense controls, and furniture buyers and manufacturers can now access Hello Raye’s 3D rendering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tool. Plus, CredAble is underwriting loans for small- to medium-sized business (SMB) supply chain vendors, Cape and...

B2B Payments
Tazapay Launches Escrow-as-a-Service With Global B2B Marketplaces
September 15, 2021

Cross-border trade digital escrow startup Tazapay is introducing escrow-as-a-service (EaaS) in partnership with eight global business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces, with plans to have more than 20 platforms ready in the weeks ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Wakefern Joins Grocers Using Inventory Management AI to Save Labor and Boost Sales
September 15, 2021

As grocers face a challenging labor market, time-saving artificial intelligence (AI) solutions present the opportunity to make the most of the difficult situation. For its part, supermarket group Wakefern Food Corporation is expanding its use of a business intelligence solution from CB4, the technology firm...

IPO
Acorns Preps for IPO by Naming David Hijirida President 
September 15, 2021

Acorns Grow Inc. has hired former Amazon.com Inc. executive David Hijirida as its new president ahead of the savings and investing startup’s initial public offering, which will be part of its merger with a blank-check company, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday (Sept. 15). ...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Trimble Partners With P&G to Revamp Transportation Sourcing
September 15, 2021

Trimble Transportation is collaborating with Procter & Gamble (P&G) to improve the transportation procurement process between shippers and carriers, according to a press release on Wednesday (Sept. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Goldman Sachs to Buy FinTech Lender GreenSky in $2.24B All-Stock Deal
September 15, 2021

Global financial institution Goldman Sachs will purchase FinTech lending company GreenSky in an all-stock deal worth an estimated $2.24 billion, according to a Wednesday (Sept. 15) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Persona Raises $150M for Customer Identity Infrastructure 
September 15, 2021

Customer identity infrastructure platform Persona on Wednesday (Sept. 15) announced the closure of a $150 million round of Series C fundraising, giving the firm $200 million in investment funding in the past six months.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...