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B2B Payments
Stoke Expands Payroll Tools To SMBs With Global Workforces
July 15, 2021

Freelance management system Stoke announced in a press release Thursday (July 15) that it has extended its global payroll and compliance solution to international employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Today In B2B Payments: Coast Drives Fleet Card Innovation; CAARY Integrates SMB Insurance
July 15, 2021

Today in B2B payments, Coast talks fleet card innovation, and CAARY embeds small business insurance from APOLLO. Plus, Züm Rails discusses mixing payment rails for B2B payments, Investec launches a business account service and Klasha eases cross-border funds acceptance. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Grocery Roundup: SpartanNash Gets Into Micro-Fulfillment, Sprouts Gets Into Contextual Commerce
July 15, 2021

With grocery eCommerce here to stay, major grocers are adapting to find more profitable ways to fulfill online orders. SpartanNash, the Michigan-Based grocery retailer and distributor that operates 149 supermarkets throughout the United States and abroad under a number of different banners, announced on Wednesday...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
United Community Banks Merges With Reliant Bancorp In $517M Deal
July 15, 2021

United Community Banks and Reliant Bancorp are merging in an estimated $517 million all-stock transaction, according to a Thursday (July 15) press release. The deal is valued at $517 million, or $30.58 per share of Reliant common stock, based on United’s closing stock price of...

B2B Payments
Chase, Tock Join Forces To Help Recovering Restaurants
July 15, 2021

Chase is partnering with the hospitality industry service platform Tock in an effort aimed at helping Chase restaurant and hospitality customers recover from the pandemic, per a press release on Wednesday (July 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Investments
Healthcare Startups Have Raised $15B In VC Funding This Year
July 15, 2021

]Startups in the digital healthcare space are benefiting from increased venture capital funding to the tune of $14.7 billion in the first half of this year following 2020’s $14.6 billion in investments, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (July 15), citing data from Rock...

Ridesharing
Lyft Rolls Out Modified Shared Rides
July 15, 2021

With cities around the country easing their COVID restrictions, Lyft has reintroduced shared rides, its lowest-cost ride option, in three U.S. cities. The feature will roll out in Philadelphia, Chicago and Denver, with more cities to follow, the ride-hailing service said on Thursday (July 15)....

Retail
Netflix To Go From Movies And TV To Gaming
July 15, 2021

Netflix is looking to expand into the world of video games, and has recruited a former executive from Electronic Arts Inc. to help with the effort. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Today In Retail: thredUP, LG Team On Closet Clean Outs; Walmart Collaborates With Tween Brand...
July 15, 2021

In today’s top retail news, thredUP will fuel a clothing clean out effort on behalf of LG home appliances, while Walmart is growing its fashion assortment by working with tween brand Justice. Plus, Eddie Bauer is launching a new gear and apparel rental program. Get...