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Retail
Nike’s Supply Problem Isn’t Causing Demand Problems (Yet)
March 19, 2021

Whether it’s the famed Nike swoosh, legendary Air Jordans or iconic Converse All-Stars, demand for — and recognition of — the world’s largest athletic shoemaker’s top three brands has never been stronger. However, meeting that demand has never been tougher. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
New Study: Firms Wait 18 Percent Longer To Get Paid Without AR Automation
March 19, 2021

At a time when rapid digitization is the order of the day, many businesses are still relying on manual accounts receivable (AR) processes that decelerate collections and cash flow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Young B2B FinTechs Secure Their First VC Rounds
March 19, 2021

A French payroll FinTech secured the lead with a nine-figure investment round, but this week’s B2B venture capital roundup is dominated by younger B2B FinTechs announcing their first venture capital funding. Seed investments landed at B2B payments, small business banking, crowdsourced financing and cryptocurrency startups...

B2B Payments
Ending The Digital Tug-Of-War That Keeps Trade Finance In The Dark Ages
March 19, 2021

The barriers that once prevented corporates from expanding on a global scale have largely come down in recent years, and cross-border trade is now not only more accessible than ever, but often imperative for the success of an organization. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
A2A Payments Unlock The Value Of Real-Time Data
March 19, 2021

Efforts to strengthen the value proposition of both new and legacy payment rails are increasingly focused on speed and data. In B2B payments, looping into same-day or Real-Time Payment (RTP) services offers the potential to gain more control over when money moves, while the movement...

B2B Payments
Higo Raises $3.3 Million For Cloud B2B Payments
March 19, 2021

Higo, a cloud-based payment startup in Mexico City, is working to cut down on cumbersome vendor payment processes, Yahoo Finance said on Thursday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Payment Methods
Mobile Wallet Provider Citcon Adds 100+ New Payment Methods
March 18, 2021

CITCON, a mobile wallet company, has added the most popular mobile wallets and local payment methods in Latin America (LATAM) and Asia Pacific (APAC) on its platform, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

IPO
Hold Please: Online Gambling Firm 888 CEO Weighs IPO
March 18, 2021

888 Holdings, an online gambling outlet, is looking at ways to tap U.S. investors, including the possibility of going public, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

International
Ant-Backed Chinese Robo Adviser BangNiTou Tops Million Users
March 18, 2021

BangNiTou, a robo-adviser service backed by Vanguard and Ant Group, has reached 1 million users, according to Bloomberg. 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...