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Circle Set To Pump Aid Into Venezuela Through Use Of Stablecoins
November 23, 2020

Even as its economy collapses and a political power struggle grips the country, Venezuela is also grappling with the COVID-19 crisis and healthcare workers are largely getting paid in a currency whose value declines rapidly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Delivery
Shipping Surcharges May Dent Consumers’ Wallets Amid eCommerce Surge
November 23, 2020

The continued surge of online ordering is having a ripple effect across the logistics sector, resulting in shipping delays and shipping surcharges that, ultimately, might result in higher prices charged to consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Macy’s, Nordstrom, Other Department Stores Need Better Drama Quotient
November 23, 2020

It’s hard to find things to like about the department store sector these days. Macy’s reported earnings last week, and it didn’t help naysayers change their minds about the format’s future, as the retailer reported a 21 percent drop in in-store sales and a marginal...

Retail
Healthy Pour: Wine.com Leads Industry Surge In Online Sales
November 23, 2020

Online wine and beverage alcohol sales continue to outperform last year’s levels during the pandemic, but a new study shows the industry has a long way to go to being tech-savvy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Amazon Provides New Ways To Pick Up Holiday Purchases
November 23, 2020

At a time of the year when there’s maximum pressure on shipping, Amazon announced that shoppers can get their holiday orders by choosing an Amazon Books or Amazon 4-star store as their delivery spots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Panera To Provide Discounted Coffee Subscriptions For Gifts
November 23, 2020

Panera Bread announced that its MyPanera+ Coffee Subscription is available for gifting, noting that it’s the first national restaurant firm to provide a limitless subscription for “premium hot drip coffee, iced coffee and hot tea,” according to a Monday (Nov. 23) announcement. Get the Full...

Artificial Intelligence
Mobile Order-Ahead Sector Goes All-In On AI
November 23, 2020

Artificial ingredients: tasteless. Artificial intelligence (AI) in mobile food ordering: tantalizing. 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...

B2B Payments
The Rise Of The Multitasking SMB Finance App
November 23, 2020

The way entrepreneurs are managing their businesses — and their businesses’ finances — is changing, with complexities and pain points multiplying. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
SMBs Find (Some) Relief In Fast-Paying Corporate Customers
November 23, 2020

Before the pandemic, late B2B payments put a cash flow crunch on countless small and medium-sized businesses around the world. Now, amid the coronavirus crisis, many of those SMBs are getting hit even harder as supply chain disruptions, sluggish business and shutdowns have created a...