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Retail
Retailers Push Back Against ‘Non-Essential’ Label Ahead Of Black Friday
November 22, 2020

Despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, retailers are fighting for a rework and loosening of shopping restrictions before Black Friday and the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Bain Capital Nets $800M For Business Impact Funding
November 22, 2020

Bain Capital has raised $800 million for a social impact fund — a category of investment vehicles whose stated objectives are to advance social or corporate governance policies in addition to turning profits, the Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

B2B Payments
Danske Bank Debuts Payment Automation For Corporate Cards
November 22, 2020

Danske Bank, the Copenhagen-based retail bank, has partnered with FinTech firm Zenegy to roll out a new method for automating payments made with corporate cards, a report from Crowdfund Insider says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
How Retailers Are Talking Turkey This Thanksgiving
November 21, 2020

Perhaps against all odds, Thanksgiving is happening in 2020. On Thursday morning, millions will rise early to make the coffee, slide the turkey into the oven and start their annual perusal of their green bean casserole recipe, much as they have for the last 157...

Regulation
Big Bank Bids Likely Headed For Capitol Hill Hearings
November 20, 2020

Tech mergers have been in the crosshairs for lawmaker scrutiny – particularly over antitrust concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Loadsmart Lands $90M From BlackRock, Maersk, For Digital Shipping Platform
November 20, 2020

Investors just delivered another $90 million into the coffers of Loadsmart, a digital freight startup, the company announced Friday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Invests In Chipper Cash In Latest African FinTech VC Deal
November 20, 2020

African FinTech Chipper Cash has landed a whale of an investor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Regulation
EU Digital Services Act Discussion Could Be Start Of Seismic Policy Change
November 20, 2020

For Big Tech, there’s just a hint of a bit of a reprieve in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Retail
Turkeys Selling At Lowest Price Since 2010
November 20, 2020

The cost of the traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece, the turkey, is at its lowest since 2010, as retailers try to push product for another holiday that’s falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...