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Security & Fraud
Fashion Brand Guess Data Breach Impacts Customer Info
July 12, 2021

Guess, the U.S.-based fashion brand and retailer, has been the victim of a data breach, a report from Bleeping Computer said Monday (July 12). 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: BarterPay Talks B2B Bartering; Tradeshift Invests In AI
July 12, 2021

Today in B2B payments, BarterPay discusses the cash flow benefits of B2B bartering, and Tradeshift invests in artificial intelligence for accounts payable. Plus, Paycom talks employee self-service payroll, EasyPro launches a digital wallet for small businesses and Chaser releases a new integration for faster invoice...

Retail
Today In Retail: Nordstrom Backs Topshop, Topman Fashion Brands; ‘Black Widow’ Brings In $60M+ Through...
July 12, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Nordstrom has obtained a minority stake in four fashion labels, while Walt Disney has brought in more than $60 million worldwide from sales of its “Black Widow” film via Disney+ Premier Access. Plus, Walmart’s Indian digital commerce venture Flipkart notched...

Banking
‘Death By A Thousand FinTech Cuts’ Is A Risk Big Banks Cannot Ignore Forever
July 12, 2021

It will be a big week for bank earnings data as JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley and U.S. Bancorp will all be releasing their Q2 earnings reports. And, according to reports, expectations are high for a bottom-line bounce. While this...

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Continues Lull; Clear Junction Breaks With Binance; Spike Lee Praises Crypto In...
July 12, 2021

Bitcoin’s prices have been in a lull, with the cryptocurrency’s range lingering between $32,000 and $35,000 for weeks now, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Delivery
Amid Delivery Struggles, Drones May Be The Future Of Food On-Demand
July 12, 2021

Meal delivery services are in hot water (even if the soup is arriving cold). Leading delivery services struggle to hire enough drivers to keep up with demand. DoorDash has attributed its losses in part to an “undersupply of Dashers,” and Uber has also publicly discussed...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
All-Star Game Sponsor Mastercard Expands MLB Collab
July 12, 2021

Mastercard is extending its collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB) and will once again support this year’s All-Star Game as a presenting sponsor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

IPO
SPACs Slow As FinTech IPOs Step Into Listings Spotlight
July 12, 2021

It wasn’t all about China’s crackdown on companies listing overseas. 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. By completing this...

B2B Payments
Brightwell, Viking Maritime Team On Payroll Management For Ships
July 12, 2021

FinTech Brightwell, which helps global workers get paid and transmit funds, and Viking Maritime have joined forces for a tie-up that will equip small- to medium-sized cruise vessels and very large yachts with a payroll service, according to a Monday (July 12) announcement. Get the...