Alternative payments platform AeroPay is looking to accelerate its growth after closing a seed round of capital led by a top FinTech investment firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Square has unveiled a quick-response (QR) code-based self-service ordering functionality for eateries harnessing Square Online. 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,...
Mastercard and ACI Worldwide are teaming up to “provide a wide range of real-time payment solutions globally.” This will address the opportunity created as the “account-to-account payments market continues to quickly expand,” a press release said on Tuesday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the...
In a move that expands omnichannel shopping offerings for shoppers ahead of the holiday season, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has rolled out same-day delivery from buybuy BABY and Bed Bath & Beyond. The move comes after the prior introduction of contactless curbside pickup and...
Another contender has joined the Prime Day counterprogramming battle. Target announced on Monday (Sept. 28) that its “Deal Days” will compete day-to-day with Amazon’s proprietary holiday, which was confirmed only a few hours before Target’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Things are getting a bit uncivilized in the spat between LVMH and Tiffany & Co. The two ultra-high-end brands were supposed to be part of the same happy family after LVMH agreed to buy Tiffany earlier this summer, but the deal has dissolved into courtroom...
The consensus opinions are starting to show up on the retail fourth-quarter calendar. With Amazon’s confirmation of Prime Day and Target’s follow-up of its Deal Days, it appears that the season will start on Oct. 13. It’s fairly well accepted that holiday spending levels will...
American Express on Tuesday (Sept. 29) launched a co-branded credit card with Amazon, targeting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.K. “The cards offer a host of rich rewards and payment flexibility designed to help businesses better manage their cash flow,” according to a...
Web information and services firm J2 Global, Inc. said on Tuesday (Sept. 29) that it has entered into a deal to buy RetailMeNot from marketing solutions firm Vericast for about $420 million, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
