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Faster Payments
Brex Instant Payouts Now Live For Shopify Sellers
March 09, 2021

Financial services firm Brex has expanded its instant payouts feature to sellers on Shopify, according to an announcement emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Delivery
Deliveroo Looks To Expand In The UK Amid Global Competitors
March 09, 2021

As London-based meal delivery service Deliveroo gears up to go public, its revenues are plummeting. Even as the United Kingdom’s lockdowns have incentivized many consumers to order food delivery more often, with Deliveroo CEO Will Shu estimating the pandemic “accelerated consumer adoption of these delivery services by...

Social Commerce
Facebook Tests Instagram Reels Integration In India
March 09, 2021

As part of a new test, Instagram will now give creators in India the chance to share short videos on Facebook. According to Bloomberg, this trial will allow a small number of users in India to share Instagram Reels — brief clips using augmented reality...

Retail
Today In Retail: CarParts.com Registers 90 Pct Rise In Sales; Target To Debut ‘Favorite Day’...
March 09, 2021

In today’s top retail news, CarParts.com, Inc. reported a surge in sales in the fourth quarter of 2020, while Target is debuting a new food and beverage brand focused on indulging and snacking. Plus, Stitch Fix said it swung to a $21 million loss last...

Acquiring
European Commission Greenlights Nexi’s Acquisition Of Nets
March 09, 2021

The European Commission (EC) has granted an unconditional authorization for the $9.28 billion ( €7.8 billion) acquisition of Denmark’s Nets by Italy’s Nexi, according to an EC press release on Tuesday (March 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
Today In B2B: Veem Debuts Domestic SMB Payment Tool; Citi Digitizes Cross-Border B2B Payment Documents
March 09, 2021

Today in B2B payments, WEX secures a partnership with Ford, Citi launches an international B2B payments document digitization solution and Century Business partners on commercial card processing. Plus, Veem launches its no-fee domestic payment tool for small businesses and Greensill Capital seeks insolvency protection. Get...

News
Today In Payments: ResTech Platform Olo Could Raise $300 Million In IPO; PayPal Finalizes Deal...
March 09, 2021

In today’s top news, ResTech platform Olo prices its initial public offering (IPO), and PayPal agrees to acquire Israeli crypto security firm Curv. And as it prepares for its IPO, Deliveroo reports millions in 2020 losses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Digital Banking
N26 Partners With Dosh To Offer Customers New Cash-Back Perks
March 09, 2021

Mobile banking platform N26 has joined forces with cash-back app Dosh to allow users to earn money on everyday purchases with their N26 debit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Healthcare Financial Platform Cedar Lands $200 Million In Series D Financing  
March 09, 2021

Healthcare financial engagement platform Cedar wrapped up a Tiger Global Management-led $200 million Series D financing round, bringing the firm’s valuation to $3.2 billion. Existing investors Concord Health Partners, Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz also took part in the round, according to a Tuesday (March...