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Retail
From Candles To Cookware, Newell Sees Improving Consumer Demand, Raises Outlook
April 30, 2021

At a time when consumers are increasingly heading outdoors and back to work again, consumer products giant Newell Brands said demand for its home, cooking and stationery products remains strong with no slowdown in sight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Goodyear’s Sales Rise Amid Strong Consumer Replacement Business
April 30, 2021

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company reported as part of its financial results that sales climbed to $3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2021, according to a Friday (April 30) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Deriving Value From Procure-To-Pay Beyond Early Payment Discounts
April 30, 2021

As a department designed around the need to spend company cash, procurement is not always considered a value-added function of the enterprise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Brex Leads A Busy Week In B2B FinTech Funding
April 30, 2021

Corporate card startup Brex made headlines this week with its funding round that propelled its valuation to $7.4 billion. It was certainly the largest deal of the week, but with more than $836 million in new investments for the B2B FinTech community, it was far...

B2B Payments
Global Payroll Unlocks The Middle Ground Between Employer And Talent
April 30, 2021

The recent evolution of B2B payments has expanded the focus of what it means to add value and combat friction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
NEW REPORT: Automation, Virtual Cards Key To Streamlining B2B Payments
April 30, 2021

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Security & Fraud
COVID Leaves Lasting Impact On Digital KYC And AML Efforts
April 30, 2021

In the digital-first economy, criminals have been acquiring and honing various areas of expertise, scamming customers, the payments firms operating the infrastructure, and of course, merchants. Money laundering, money mules and other attack vectors are seizing on novice consumers pivoting to the internet to get...

B2B Payments
Oro Debuts End-To-End Marketplace Platform
April 29, 2021

Oro, the business application company behind OroCommerce, has rolled out OroMarketplace, a new end-to-end marketplace platform to help drive B2B sales growth, a press release said on Thursday (April 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Regulation
Sen. Kennedy’s SPAC Bill Calls For Disclosure Transparency
April 29, 2021

Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana has introduced a new act to help promote transparency in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...