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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...

B2B Payments
Buyer ‘Anchors’ Are ‘The New Oil’ For SMB Supply Chain Financing In India
September 15, 2021

Indian capital financing startup CredAble has hit upon the very credible idea of underwriting loans for small and medium-sized supply chain vendors. It’s doing so by leveraging its relationships with buyers and its business track record to hedge against risk. Get the Full Story Complete...

International
Xendit Snags $150M in Series C Funding for SE Asia Digital Payment Infrastructure Enhancements
September 15, 2021

Southeast Asia payments platform Xendit on Tuesday (Sept. 14) finalized a Series C funding round that generated $150 million, in the process cracking the $1 billion mark in money raised. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Healthcare Payments Firm Zelis Buys Sapphire Digital
September 14, 2021

Healthcare payment company Zelis has announced an agreement to acquire Sapphire Digital, a platform for provider selection, patient access, price transparency and digital consumer navigation for healthcare, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: China’s Hebei Province Aims to Punish Crypto Miners; Crypto Hedge Funds See Nearly...
September 14, 2021

China’s cyberspace commission in the Hebei province has confirmed it will work alongside other government departments to help crack down on digital currency trading and mining, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Food Digest: GrubMarket Serves Digital Farmers With Farmigo Tie-Up; MarginEdge Lands Funds to Cater to Eatery...
September 14, 2021

In the latest food happenings, farmers get access to advanced digital tools thanks to the acquisition of farming eCommerce platform Farmigo by food tech supply chain innovator GrubMarket. MarginEdge, meanwhile, is using its $18 million funding round to further assist restaurant operators in going high-tech....

B2B Payments
B2B Payments Today: Investments Keep Flowing; Grovara Marketplace Hits 1K Buyers
September 14, 2021

Today in B2B payments: Grovara hits quadruple digits in online B2B marketplace buyers. Plus, investors sink big bucks into LevaData, Sayari Labs and Melio. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Today In Retail: Amazon Brings Contactless Technology to Entertainment Venues; Salesforce Partners With FedEx on...
September 14, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Amazon is partnering with ticketing company AXS to bring its palm scanning technology to live entertainment events, while Salesforce and FedEx are working together on a set of tools to help eCommerce merchants keep up with consumer demand for fast,...