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Google Opens Its Doors To WooCommerce Merchants
June 09, 2021

WooCommerce merchants can begin integrating their product inventory across Google for free, Google announced Wednesday (June 9). 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...

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Grab’s $40 Billion SPAC IPO Postponed Until Later This Year
June 09, 2021

Singapore-headquartered super app Grab is postponing its $40 billion initial public offering (IPO) via a merger with the special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Altimeter Growth Corp until the fourth quarter of this year, Reuters reported on Wednesday (June 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today In Payments: Amazon To Replace Co-Branded JPMorgan Card; SEC Commissioner Says Crypto Rules Could...
June 09, 2021

In today’s top news, financial institutions are bidding to replace J.P. Morgan on Amazon’s co-branded credit card, and one of the SEC’s senior officials warned that stricter crypto regulations could stymie the market. Plus, ex-Google exec Derek White is taking over as CEO of Galileo....

IPO
Marqeta IPO Casts Spotlight On Interchange Fees, Reliance On Square
June 09, 2021

Marqeta, which is focused on helping client firms issue debit cards, went public on Wednesday (June 9).  At this writing, the shares were at $27 on the Nasdaq, above the price range coming into the IPO of $20 to $24 a share. Get the Full...

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Attentive Acquires Conversational B2C Text Messaging Firm Tone
June 09, 2021

Fresh on the heels of its $470 million March fundraise, text messaging startup Attentive announced on Wednesday (June 9) that it is acquiring Boston-based Tone, which specializes in artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced human text message conversations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Amazon Amps Up Prime Day Promos Amid Growing Competition
June 09, 2021

With less than 10 days to go before the start of Amazon’s annual sales event, a growing list of counter-offers and promos from rival retailers could make this the most competitive Prime Day ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Shopflix Taps Into Livestreaming eCommerce Trend With New Platform
June 09, 2021

As retailers and brands are turning to new channels like livestreaming to sell and highlight products, video-streaming network Shopflix rolled out on Wednesday (June 9), according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Casey’s Sales Rise As More Guests Shop Inside Stores  
June 09, 2021

Casey’s General Stores, which has over 2,240 locations, reported that inside same-store sales were up approximately 13 percent for the fourth quarter of 2021 as “inside guest counts steadily improved,” according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Weaving Resilient B2B Payments Through Apparel’s International Supply Chains
June 09, 2021

The U.S. fashion industry continues to ride the roller coaster of quickly-evolving consumer demands. Seasonal product lines have given way to fast fashion, while today, buyers are now driving an industry shift toward sustainability and gender-neutral items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...