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Retail
Are We On The Cusp Of Roaring ’20s Retail Rebound Or A Long, Challenging Slog?
February 16, 2021

Given that consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the U.S. economy, it’s safe to say the monthly reading on retail sales on Wednesday (Feb. 17) will offer a critical insight on the current state of American shoppers and businesses. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Ace Hardware Reports 39.2 Pct Jump In Revenues
February 16, 2021

Ace Hardware Corporation reported on Tuesday (Feb. 16) as part of its financial results that revenues jumped 39.2 percent from Q4 2019 to Q4 2020, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

IPO
Will Rover SPAC Be Best Of Breed — Or A Howler?
February 16, 2021

On Wall Street, one sign that things may be getting overheated — particularly when it comes to public listings — is when less traditional business models start announcing plans to join the fray. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

IPO
Indonesian Travel Startup Traveloka Looks To Enter Public Markets Via SPAC
February 16, 2021

Online travel startup Traveloka is aiming to launch a “blank-check” company with a listing in the U.S. this year. Ferry Unardi, the Indonesian company’s CEO, told Bloomberg Television that the plan was to raise funds through that special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Get the Full...

Retail
AutoNation’s Same-Store Revenues Rise 5 Pct
February 16, 2021

AutoNation, Inc. reported as part of its financial results that same-store revenue climbed 5 percent from Q4 2019 to Q4 2020, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 16) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Security & Fraud
Businesses Face Fraud Risks Within The Enterprise
February 16, 2021

The risk of fraud is often thought of among businesses as an external threat. Some anonymous bad actor on the dark web targets a company and demands a ransomware payment in exchange for freeing up company data, or an unknown attacker pretends to be a...

B2B Payments
Germany’s Business Landscape Ups Its Corporate Card Expectations
February 16, 2021

While the commercial card continues to make waves in the U.S. as businesses broaden its use beyond travel and entertainment (T&E), other jurisdictions of the globe haven’t seen quite the same level of traction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
Fast Debuts ‘Zero Fraud’ Chargeback Solution To Boost Accuracy
February 16, 2021

Fast has rolled out a new zero fraud guarantee, which will help every merchant using Fast Checkout be 100 percent guarded against fraudulent chargebacks, a blog post says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Mastercard, Razorpay Team To Advance SMB Digital Payments
February 16, 2021

Mastercard is partnering with the Indian FinTech Razorpay to advance digital payments for small and midsized businesses (SMBs), Mastercard said in a press release on Tuesday (Feb. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...