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Retail
Pandemic Puts Retail And NRF On Front Lines Of New Surge In Cases
November 11, 2020

The development of a COVID-19 vaccine is positive news for retailers as they find themselves once again on the front lines of the surge in the pandemic. That optimism will eventually lead to more accurate and aggressive planning for the first and second quarter of...

International
Chinese Big Tech Value Plummets $280B Amid Regulatory Issues
November 11, 2020

Big technology firms in China are suffering as regulatory issues continue, triggering falling share prices, according to a CNBC report on Wednesday (Nov. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Purple’s D2C Revenue Jumps 97.5 Pct
November 11, 2020

Digitally native sleep brand Purple Innovation, Inc. reported as part of its Q3 results that its direct-to-consumer (D2C) revenue surged 97.5 percent and its wholesale revenue rose 6.9 percent compared to Q3 2019, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Back Office Is Front And Center In Optimization Wave
November 11, 2020

How big of a problem is manual data entry and processing? Too big. 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....

Retail
Whirlpool Corporation Rolls Out Swash Laundry Detergent On Amazon
November 11, 2020

Kitchen and laundry appliance company Whirlpool Corporation is rolling out its Swash liquid laundry detergent, which is now available exclusively through Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Target, Ulta Keep Cosmetics Retail Innovation Going Amid Pandemic
November 11, 2020

The cosmetics business continues its pandemic-driven evolution as new partnerships and new brands continue to enter the market. The latest pairing to make news is Target and Ulta. Target announced Tuesday (Nov 10) that an Ulta “shop-in-shop” concept will offer both established and new brands...

Banking
As Lenders Tighten Standards, Defaults On The Horizon?
November 11, 2020

Amid the continued grappling with the economic headwinds of the coronavirus, lenders are navigating choppy waters — but defaults may loom. 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
Biz Card Innovation Accelerates Despite Spend Slowdown
November 11, 2020

This week’s exploration of the latest in commercial card innovations finds a resilient market despite the perceived slowdown in corporate spend. 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
Picking The Right Partner When Outsourcing FinTech
November 11, 2020

The build-versus-buy debate continues as more non-bank enterprises decide to step into the world of financial services. 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...