Lockdowns create fairly optimal conditions for social media platforms from a user engagement point of view, as consumers who can’t go out to see their friends and family are far more likely to log on to do so. Pinterest estimates that it picked up an...
Didi Chuxing, China’s ridesharing giant, is pondering a move to raise $4 billion to meet the surging demand for group-buying delivery services, Bloomberg reported on Friday (Feb. 5), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
New research from PYMNTS into seven key retail categories where Amazon and Walmart compete shows the online giant is closing in on its rival’s lead in auto parts, one of the last segments where Walmart still enjoys a lead — other than food, where it...
PriceSmart, Inc. said on Friday (Feb. 5) that net merchandise sales climbed 5.2 percent to reach $267.1 million for the month of January 2021, up from $254 million in January 2020, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
PayPal operations in India are drawing to a close as the company makes plans to exit the domestic payments market in the country, according to an Economic Times report on Friday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Though a diligent financial strategy is essential for companies across verticals during times of economic volatility, certain industries have been more exposed to the market fluctuations resulting from the coronavirus crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
2021 continues to be a busy year for B2B FinTechs and their investors, with this week securing nearly $300 million in combined funding for the sector. Newly-funded B2B startups include marketplaces offering a range of services, from funding to talent, as well as technology firms...
Talk about a growth industry. By the end of 2022, the global cannabis industry will have a $22 billion market value, with a jump to $146 billion expected in just three years. It creates an incredible opportunity for payments players looking to add innovation to...
Millions of eyes will be on the Super Bowl kickoff Sunday. And there may be a kickoff of a different sort that same day, where small businesses, wrestling with the pandemic’s headwinds and challenges, may begin their digital payments journeys. Get the Full Story Complete...
