The audio-based social media platform Clubhouse unveiled its first monetization feature for creators on Monday (April 5), allowing users to send and receive payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
In today’s top news, Stripe will launch in the UAE, and Mastercard and b.well have teamed up to advance consumers’ digital identities in healthcare. Plus, 80,000 retailers could close by 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Silicon Valley mobile engagement startup Sendbird is now valued at $1.05 billion after closing a $100 million Series C funding round led by Steadfast Venture Capital, the company said in a Tuesday (April 6) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Signet Jewelers, the biggest diamond jewelry merchant worldwide, has acquired the designer jewelry subscription platform Rocksbox for an undisclosed amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
It’s estimated that 80 percent of Americans currently have a smartphone — but chances are, most people actually own two or even three devices: the one that’s currently working, and at least one other one that’s either old or tucked away in a drawer somewhere....
It has only happened twice in the past 10 years, but with over 60 million U.S. members and another 40 million internationally, any increase in the annual fee that Costco charges its customers is a big deal. Although the company itself has said nothing recently...
Despite concerns the so-called “nesting trend” was cooling down after a year of record results, new data from foot traffic analytics firm Placer.ai shows the home furnishing category may still have further to go as Americans continue to spruce up their homes. Get the Full...
Security solutions provider Brink’s has acquired PAI, the largest privately-owned ATM service provider in the U.S., for $213 million. 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...
Celebrity pet food brand Made by Nacho, which is described as “a cat food for the modern cat” that includes both wet and dry foods, rolled out on Tuesday (April 6), according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
