News

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Global Blue Acquires ZigZag To Add Returns To Tax-Free Shopping Solution
March 08, 2021

Tax-free shopping company Global Blue has acquired software-as-a-service firm ZigZag Global to expand its services to include a global eCommerce returns management program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Loyalty & Rewards
American Airlines Taps Rewards Program To Help Raise $7.5 Billion
March 08, 2021

American Airlines is planning to use its frequent flier rewards program to help fund a portion of the $7.5 billion the company is looking to raise, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (March 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
How Grocers Are Using Contextual Commerce To Engage Consumers Across Platforms
March 08, 2021

As the past year accelerated the digital shift, with consumers spending more and more of their time online, growing increasingly accustomed to seamless digital experiences, supermarkets and grocery stores are being challenged to meet consumers on the channels they frequent. By approaching commerce contextually, rather...

International
SoftBank-Backed Greensill Capital Seeks UK Insolvency Protection
March 08, 2021

London-based Greensill Capital filed for insolvency protection following the takeover of its banking services division by U.K. regulators and the freezing of its funds by the Credit Suisse Group, The Wall Street Journal reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Investments
AeroPay Raises $5 Million To Expand Digital Payments In Cannabis Industry
March 08, 2021

Digital payments platform AeroPay has raised over $5 million in a venture funding round to expand its reach in the cannabis industry and further develop features of its product, the company announced in a Monday (March 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
PayPal Finalizes Deal To Acquire Crypto Security Startup Curv
March 08, 2021

PayPal is in the midst of moving forward with its acquisition deal of the cryptocurrency security storage startup Curv, according to a press release on Monday (March 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Social Commerce
Snap Makes Quick Pivot Toward Super Apps
March 08, 2021

Though long known and described in the media as a social media platform, Snap Inc., parent of the popular social media portal Snapchat, has always shied away from being labeled as a social media firm. Its preferred tag was a camera company. Get the Full...

Delivery
Campus Ghost Kitchens Cater To Students’ Changing Dining Habits
March 08, 2021

The past year has seen a massive shift in habits across demographics. For many consumers, this meant tending toward grocery stores where previously they would have dined out or switching to off-premise ordering instead of eating in restaurants. On campuses across America, students had to...

News
Today In Payments: Credit Card Debt Fell $1.3 Billion In January; Robinhood IPO Headed For...
March 08, 2021

In today’s top news, U.S. credit card debt fell to its lowest level since 2017, and Robinhood plans to go public on Nasdaq. Plus, Instacart is mulling a direct listing, rather than an initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...