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IPO
Burger King India Holds IPO To Raise Cash, Pay Down Debt
December 02, 2020

Burger King India Ltd., the Indian branch of the popular QSR chain, is expected to hold its initial public offering (IPO) from Dec. 2 through Dec. 4. The fast-food group hopes to raise around Rs 810 crore, with shares priced between Rs 59 and Rs...

News
Today In Payments Around The World: Swedish eScooter Startup Voi Raises $160 Million; Wendy’s, Rebel...
December 02, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, Voi Technology has landed $160 million in funding, while Wendy’s is collaborating with India’s Rebel Foods and Sierra Nevada Restaurants. Plus, China is forecast to be the first major economy to recover from the worldwide COVID-19 recession. Get...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Grab And Gojek Reportedly Closing In On Mega-Merger 
December 02, 2020

A mega-merger between Grab Holdings and Gojek is getting closer to being realized in what would be the biggest tie-up of online firms in Southeast Asia, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (Dec. 2), citing unnamed sources.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
From Retail To Restaurants, Holiday Gift Card Sales Are Hot
December 02, 2020

In a year that’s been filled with lifestyle changes, personal pivots and business adaptations, 2020 may also go down as the year of the gift card as studies show an outsized increase in sales leading up to the busy holiday season. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
Today In B2B: Sage Collabs On Cash Management, Aareal Bank Debuts B2B Payments Platform
December 02, 2020

Today in B2B payments, Amazon takes advantage of cloud adoption with expanded call center functionality, while Sage collaborates on small business cash flow management. Meanwhile, Aareal Bank launches a new B2B payments platform, Cobase teams up for FX and eCapital acquires a commercial lender. Get...

Retail
Black Friday Data Shows Changing Future For Department Stores
December 02, 2020

They used to have an iconic place in the life of the American consumer. They were the places where kids met Santa. Or maybe where the college grad bought his or her first job interview outfit. Or maybe they were the place where a fashionista...

Retail
Blendid, Jamba Team Up To Open Robotic Smoothie Kiosk At Walmart
December 02, 2020

Blendid, which makes a robotic kiosk that makes smoothies, and Jamba are opening their inaugural co-branded location, Jamba by Blendid, at a West Coast Walmart on Wednesday (Dec. 2), according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
hum by Colgate Collaborates With Meditation App Headspace
December 02, 2020

hum by Colgate and Headspace, the meditation and mindfulness app, have joined forces to help individuals “stress less and smile more” by making healthier everyday routines, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 2) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Security & Fraud
Virtual Debit Cards Secure Transactions And Ease Minds
December 02, 2020

As entire industry sectors wage fierce cyber-battle against internet crooks, consumers continue to be victimized by these criminals, and it’s making them extremely nervous about their data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...