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Retail
Walmart Doubles Down On Drive To Roll Out Local Fulfillment Centers
January 27, 2021

Corporate Walmart is sold on the idea of creating a whole new model for expansion. This time around, the company has decided to boost the number of stores that will also serve as local fulfillment centers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Regulation
Chinese Regulators Demand Jack Ma Restructure Ant Into Financial Holding Firm
January 27, 2021

Responding to pressure from Chinese finance regulators, Jack Ma will restructure Ant Group into a financial holding company, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday (Jan. 27), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Payments Innovation
Tango Card: Innovations Through Uncertainty
January 27, 2021

In “A Look Forward: What Executives Wish for America and the World in 2021,” Nat Salvione, chief commercial officer of Tango Card, discusses the innovations that have emerged since the pandemic: specifically, the use of pay-ahead apps and remote team engagement. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
The Corporate Card Faces New Hurdles In AP Departments
January 27, 2021

Although commercial cards are evolving to gain traction in more B2B payment scenarios — particularly, accounts payable (AP) — new challenges emerge that can slow down the rate of adoption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
How Schools Can Ace Employee Spend Management
January 27, 2021

Public school budgets are tight, and whenever public funding is involved, it’s not only important to tighten the grip on spend, but to build transparency of the taxpayer dollars being used. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Target, Levi’s Expand Partnership With Exclusive Home Collection
January 27, 2021

Target will be working with Levi Strauss on a new limited edition collection, featuring new home and lifestyle items, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Payment Methods
FISPAN, Stripe, City National Drive Strategies On Embedded Business Banking
January 27, 2021

The concept of embedded banking has opened up a new frontier for financial service providers to drive holistic, elevated experiences for end-users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Merchant Innovation
It’s Complicated: Consumers Go To Video When Content Gets Tough
January 27, 2021

As profound as the digital shift has been, there are still places where the physical experience remains a holdout. Going to the branch still outscores using a bank website, according to PYMNTS’ recent Paradigm Shift report, and consumers would still rather get their messages from their...

Payment Methods
TransferWise Uses Visa Cloud Connect To Expand Debit Offer Globally
January 27, 2021

Visa has debuted a new global partnership with TransferWise after working together on the new Visa Cloud Connect program, allowing FinTechs a new way to securely connect with the cloud, according to an emailed press release Wednesday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...