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China Expands Big Tech Probe To Focus On Meituan
April 26, 2021

Chinese regulators are taking an even closer look at Meituan, an app that lets users order a variety of services that include meal delivery as well as hotel, flight, taxi and restaurant bookings. On Monday (April 26), China officially announced in a press release that...

Retail
NCR Teams With SBA To Help Restaurant Industry Tap Grants
April 26, 2021

Software and professional services company NCR is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help its customers in the hospitality industry apply for Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Regulation
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Europe Proposes Artificial Intelligence Rules; Canada’s New Budget Includes Digital Services...
April 26, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny.  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,...

Retail
Today In Retail: Camping World Unveils Acquisition And Bitcoin Partnership; Snap Solidifies Social Commerce Aims
April 26, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Camping World unveiled an eCommerce purchase and a bitcoin payment partnership, while Snap Inc. has set its sights on social commerce. Plus, Walmart+ has built a base of over 60 million U.S. consumers subscribed to the $98-per-year service in just...

Payments Innovation
Payments Will Be Most Transformational When Businesses Move Beyond Payments
April 26, 2021

The pandemic has “turbo-charged” the digital transformation of business operations and payments. “From contactless payments to authentication through veins in an individual’s fingertips, this industry has always been transformative,” says Pollinate CEO Jonathan Hughes. “But the potential for payments to be the most transformational is,...

International
EU Looks To Vaccine Passports As Global Travel Begins Reopening
April 26, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate parts of the globe, countries that have carried out successful vaccination efforts are wondering how to allow people to travel again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Camping World Announces eCommerce Acquisition And Bitcoin Payment Partnership
April 26, 2021

Camping World, the country’s largest recreational vehicle retailer, said Monday (April 26) that it had made a pair of deals aimed at making it easier for customers to shop and pay for their purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Apple Plans 20K New Jobs, Earmarks $430 Billion For US Innovations
April 26, 2021

Apple is boosting its investment in the U.S. to over $430 billion over the next five years and is bringing some 20,000 new jobs to the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Walmart+ Leverages Grocery Delivery; Gains 8 Million New Paid Subscribers
April 26, 2021

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