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Investments
Cloud Software Co. Mirakl Raises $300M
September 22, 2020

Mirakl, the cloud-based eCommerce software company headquartered in Paris, has raised $300 million in its latest funding round, Bloomberg News reported. 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
Mesh Payments Rolls Out Cardless B2B Recurring, One-Time Payments
September 22, 2020

To allow companies to supervise their finances while keeping them safe from payment failures, Mesh Payments has rolled out a cardless payment offering for companies that simplifies recurring and one-time payments. The company noted that the product offers a full view and management over business...

B2B Payments
Lack Of Trade Credit Insurance Hampers US Supply Chains
September 22, 2020

In another barrier to the American economy’s stop-and-start recovery, insurance administrators, customers and brokers say that trade credit insurance has been significantly reduced for U.S. firms, a lack that has hampered American supply chains, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Amazon Launches Prime Day; Walmart Counters
September 22, 2020

In addition to their joint desire to dominate the whole U.S. paycheck, Amazon and Walmart are trying to dominate October. Several credible sources reported on Tuesday (Sept. 22) that the long-postponed Prime Day will be now be held Oct. 13-14. Walmart countered with an announcement...

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Today In Retail News: Philadelphia Mall Reopens, Ralph Lauren Cuts Workforce
September 22, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Philadelphia Real Estate Trust reopens its newest property, Ralph Lauren cuts its workforce and Mall of America offers space to local businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today In Payments: Americans Rush To Download WeChat App; DOJ, State AGs To Meet On...
September 22, 2020

In today’s top news, U.S. WeChat users are racing to download the app, and the Department of Justice will brief state attorneys general on their antitrust suit against Google. Plus, retailers face a supply shortage approaching the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Banking
Deutsche Bank, PNC Plan To Reduce Brick-And-Mortar Bank Branch Footprints
September 22, 2020

Banks from the United States to Europe are closing bank branches as consumers embrace digital banking amid the pandemic. These are just some of the financial institutions that are reducing their brick-and-mortar footprints: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Walmart Uses Drones To Deliver COVID-19 Test Kits
September 22, 2020

COVID-19 test kits may soon start dropping from the sky onto driveways, backyards and sidewalks in Las Vegas as Walmart takes development of its drone-delivery program to the next level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

eCommerce
Mailchimp Users Get New ‘Buy Button’ Via Stripe
September 22, 2020

Stripe and Mailchimp are joining forces in a new partnership aimed at revving up the eCommerce capabilities of small businesses as they struggle to survive and thrive in the wake of COVID-19. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...