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Partnerships / Acquisitions
UK FinTech SumUp Acquires POS Firm Goodtill
November 19, 2020

U.K. global payments service firm SumUp has acquired point-of-sale (POS) software provider Goodtill for an undisclosed amount. 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...

Retail
Macy’s Troubles Continue; Digital Focus Leads To Cautious Optimism For Q4
November 19, 2020

The headwinds facing Macy’s pandemic-driven downturn recovery have been well-documented. Falling foot traffic at malls and a general department store category malaise are just two of them and the consequences were on display in its Q3 earnings announcement on Thursday (Nov. 19). Get the Full...

Retail
Walgreens Launches New Loyalty Program, Ups Same-Day Service
November 19, 2020

Deerfield, Illinois-based pharmacy chain Walgreens has launched a revamped customer loyalty program, myWalgreens, which promises its customers new benefits as the company closes down its previous offering, Balance Rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
FastSpring Acquires SalesRight To Grow eCommerce Solutions For SaaS
November 19, 2020

FastSpring, a full-service eCommerce solution for software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, is acquiring SalesRight, a Canadian SaaS startup that offers tools for business-to-business (B2B) sales teams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Luxury eCommerce Retailer Farfetch Officially Opens For Used Goods
November 19, 2020

Online retailer Farfetch is out to prove that the market for luxury merchandise fits fine with used goods. The eCommerce company is launching its Farfetch Second Life program in the U.S., according to Elle, a fashion industry publication. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payment Methods
Knowing When Payments Are Instant – And When They’re Not
November 19, 2020

With all of the problems and challenges 2020 has thrown at us, the last thing anyone needs is a nagging perceptual rift between payees and payers about what “instant” means. Yet, there it is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payment Methods
PayPal Customers Can Now Fundraise Up To $20K
November 19, 2020

PayPal has rolled out new enhancements to its Giving platform as a way to boost crowdfunding and charity donations, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Real Time Heats Up In B2B, While Blockchain Gains Traction
November 19, 2020

This week’s round-up of the latest innovations in payment rails for B2B payments shows a key focus on real-time transactions and embrace of emerging, faster payment rails. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Optimizing B2B eCommerce Payments From The Moment Of Onboarding
November 19, 2020

While optimizing B2B payments is often about combating friction at the moment of transaction, the truth is, the B2B payment experience often happens way before any money is ever actually moved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...