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Retail
Bring-It-To-Me Vs Self Service: Is Eliminating The Line The Real Secret?
July 07, 2021

The economy of convenience has arrived, and is here to stay.  This emergent reality is made clear by the latest edition of the PYMNTS/Fiserv The Bring-It-To-Me Economy survey, which reflects a whole new world of commerce for a population that’s habituated to food and goods...

IPO
Indonesia’s Bukalapak Seeks To Raise $1B By Going Public
July 07, 2021

Bukalapak, an eCommerce company, is out to raise $1 billion with an initial public offering (IPO) of stock. Reuters said that this amount would be — due to high demand — 25 percent higher than previously announced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

International
UpGrad Sets Aside $250M For Global Online Education Acquisitions
July 07, 2021

India-based online education provider UpGrad is counting on the continued appetite of people around the world to learn from their couches with $250 million set aside for acquisitions across Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam that will expand its global footprint. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Subway Seeks To Refresh Brand Via Largest Ever Menu Update
July 07, 2021

With over 40,000 locations, Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain, announced Tuesday (July 6) that it will soon launch the most major update to its menu in the company’s history.  This so-called “Eat Fresh Refresh,” which hits stores July 13, features updated ingredients, as well...

Investments
AnyVision Raises $235M for Access Point AI-Based Physical Security
July 07, 2021

The $235 million investment in recognition AI company AnyVision by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 as well as Eldridge and existing investors represents “one of the largest funding rounds in the visual intelligence space in western markets,” according to a joint announcement. Get the Full Story...

eCommerce
American Express Extends Digital Receipts To Amazon
July 07, 2021

Amazon shoppers using American Express can now get digital receipts for purchases in a move to further support customers’ preference for online shopping, American Express said in a Wednesday (July 7) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

eCommerce
BigCommerce Integrates Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment
July 07, 2021

BigCommerce is working with Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) on a new integration that lets merchants have an easier time completing orders, regardless of whether they sell on Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Data Brief: 62 Pct Of Firms That Automate AR See Improved Delinquency, Collections
July 07, 2021

As more companies readjust their corporate vision around digital possibilities, reducing manual processing and related redundancies in accounts receivable (AR) is often first in the lineup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Today In Retail: Beauty Brand Glossier Lands $80 Million; Dollar General Eyes Becoming ‘Health Destination’
July 07, 2021

In today’s top retail news, beauty brand Glossier has landed $80 million in a Series E funding round, while Dollar General is looking to grow its healthcare offerings. Plus, Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has filed to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...