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Retail
CrossFit Adds Former Nike Exec To Strengthen D2C Transformation
July 07, 2021

The self-titled “best known fitness brand in the world” has tapped a former Nike and Starbucks executive to take over the number two spot as the company continues to develop the brand under new ownership. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Dollar General Aims To Become ‘Health Destination’ With Expanded Product Selection
July 07, 2021

Dollar General intends to grow its healthcare offerings to satisfy more of its shoppers’ needs and turn itself into a “health destination.” The retailer plans to bolster its collection of dental, cough and cold, medical, nutritional, feminine hygiene products and health aids throughout a number of...

Retail
Glossier Notches $80M Amid Digital Shift In Beauty Retail
July 07, 2021

Beauty brand Glossier landed $80 million in a Lone Pine Capital-led Series E funding round, which saw the participation of Thrive Capital, Sequoia Capital, IVP, Index Ventures, and Forerunner Ventures, according to a Wednesday (July 7) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Banking
Deep Dive: How Offering Real-Time Payments Can Help Merchants Meet Mobile-First Customers’ Needs
July 07, 2021

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eCommerce
Lenbrook Group To Use Digital River’s Services For Global Payments
July 07, 2021

Digital River, an eCommerce enabling firm, has announced that consumer electronics company Lenbrook Group will be using Digital River’s Global Seller Services on its WooCommerce platform. In addition to allowing for a smooth customer experience, the integration allows solutions for payments, taxes, compliance and fraud to be...

B2B Payments
Investors Launch Another Corporate Card FinTech Into Unicorn Status
July 07, 2021

Pleo is the latest corporate card FinTech unicorn thanks to an impressive funding round and a growing excitement in the investor community over the expanding use cases for corporate card technology. This week’s Commercial Card Innovation tracker explores some of those use cases, including a...

B2B Payments
How Payment Flexibility Eases Independent Contractor Cash Flows
July 07, 2021

The proliferation of the gig economy and dramatic shifts in professionals’ expectations for their own career paths have begun to carve out a larger space for the independent contractor — and for regulations surrounding them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Keeping Compliance At The Forefront Of Accounts Receivable
July 07, 2021

Accounts receivable (AR) workflows can be so complex, outsourcing the process to organizations designed specifically to handle collections often seems like an efficient way to offload the burden. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

IPO
Wise Starts Trading On London Exchange At $11B Valuation
July 07, 2021

Money transfer firm Wise debuted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) following a direct listing that opened at 800 pence and was up to 813 pence shortly after the market opened, Reuters and other news outlets reported on Wednesday (July 7).  Get the Full Story...