In today’s top payments news around the world, Pollinate has notched $50 million to bring its software business to North America and develop its platform technology, while The Rise Fund will invest $200 million in the mobile money business of Airtel Africa. Plus, Alibaba Group...
As Barak Fund Management looks for the green light to reshuffle a large trade finance fund, auditors are looking into concerns raised about the business, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
The past year has seen an unprecedented change in grocery habits, with mass adoption of digital and remote alternatives to the traditional in-store shopping journey, as consumers sought out COVID-safe ways to get the foods they needed. No businesses were better positioned to take advantage...
February may have been a good month for the restaurant industry in terms of job gains, but sales tell a different story. The National Restaurant Association, the “largest foodservice trade association in the world,” which represents over 500,000 U.S. restaurant businesses, reported on Tuesday (March...
Today in B2B payments, Mastercard teams up with Invoiced to deepen the connection between accounts payable and accounts receivable, while Amazon Business Prime announces an InsurTech partnership. Plus, PayFit secures funding for its payroll technology, Sapiens collaborates on healthcare B2B payments and SPACs raise a...
YouTube launched its short-form video experience on Thursday (March 18) in beta for select users in the U.S. after a successful initial rollout in India last month, according to a blog post by Todd Sherman, the product lead for YouTube Shorts. Get the Full Story Complete...
The Rise Fund, the global impact investing platform of alternative investment firm TPG, will invest $200 million in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business, according to a Thursday (March 18) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
In today’s top retail news, Five Below, Inc. registered comparable stores sales growth of 13.8 percent, while Yotpo’s integrated eCommerce solution has garnered $230 million in funding. Plus, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. reported that Q4 comparable brand revenue growth accelerated to almost 26 percent. Get the Full...
Interactive fitness platform Peloton and athletic apparel manufacturer Adidas are teaming up to develop a new line of sports apparel and lifestyle gear that is set to hit stores and websites next week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
