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Retail
Black Friday Loses Deep Discount Retail Strategies
October 23, 2020

Despite the fact that many retailers are creating their own versions of Black Friday, the traditional one that happens the day after Thanksgiving will still occur as a retail event. The overcrowded stores and the insane rush to grab the latest bargain may not be...

Retail
Tractor Supply Company Net Sales Rise 31.4 Pct
October 23, 2020

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Company reported net sales climbed 31.4 percent and comparable store sales rose 26.8 percent in Q3, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
UK Retail Sales Volumes Climbed 1.5 Pct In September
October 23, 2020

The U.K.’s Office for National Statistics reported on Friday (Oct. 23) that retail sales volumes rose by 1.5 percent in September in contrast to August, marking the fifth straight month of expansion, according to a statistical bulletin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Avoiding The Missteps Of International Payroll
October 23, 2020

Hiring global contractors can be a cost-efficient way for organizations to obtain top talent, and with today’s modernization initiatives, access to those workers across borders is easier than ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Managing The Juggling Act Of Third-Party Supplier Risk
October 23, 2020

The gradual digitization of the enterprise and migration to the cloud has resulted in untold amounts of digital data being stored and shared across business partners. It’s for this reason that cybersecurity risks have climbed to the top of procurement professionals’ minds as they develop...

B2B Payments
B2B Startups Land Funding For Risk Mitigation Tech
October 23, 2020

This week’s B2B Venture Capital roundup saw more than $76 million in new funding. And while investors targeted an accounts payable payments startup as well as another platform designed to help other startups understand their equity, a common theme this week was investment in risk...

Ridesharing
Uber, Lyft Lose AB5 Appeal In California
October 23, 2020

Silicon Valley rideshare giants Uber and Lyft must abide by a California Court of Appeals’ decision that they can no longer classify their drivers as independent contractors, pending a ballot measure giving voters a say on election day (Nov. 3). Get the Full Story Complete...

Cross-border Payments
How Payments Choice (And Faster Payments) Make X-Border Commerce D2C
October 23, 2020

From the largest marquee names in luxury retail to artisans peddling handcrafted wares, selling direct to consumer has never been more urgent. But Emanuela Saccarola, Citi’s global head of product for cross-border payments, tells Karen Webster the transition to digital shopping and eCommerce requires a...

B2B Payments
Buyers, Suppliers Converge Around Virtual Cards
October 23, 2020

For the many businesses that have managed to endure the COVID-19 crisis, embracing changes that improve their cash flow and financial flexibility has been critical. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...