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Regulation
What Congress’ Proposed ‘Horizontal’ Block Could Mean For Big Tech And The Connected Economy
October 06, 2020

The growth of the connected economy is predicated on — and is propelling — the emergence of online platforms. 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...

Retail
Cleanlogic Beauty Brand Sets Its Sights On D2C
October 06, 2020

If ever there was a time to have a major in supply chain management, this would be it. With the global supply chain showing strain as well as surprising flexibility, Cleanlogic CEO Isaac Shapiro has one such degree – and is he ever working it....

Retail
High-End Spirits Brands Embrace DTC Model
October 06, 2020

The luxury goods category continues to embrace the digital-first economy as ultra-high-end spirits company Louis XIII Cognac has opened a direct-to-consumer channel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Customer Experience: Retailers Adapt To A Speedy Holiday Season
October 06, 2020

The holiday selling season certainly looks like it’s built for speed. It starts next Tuesday, Oct. 13 with sales events from Amazon, Target and Walmart, runs the middle of the course through Amazon’s proprietary Black Friday events and sprints right through Thanksgiving weekend. Regardless of...

Investments
FinTech Tipalti Lands $150M In Funding, $2B Valuation
October 06, 2020

Tipalti has hit the big time with $150 million in new funding and a valuation of $2 billion. That puts the San Mateo, California-based FinTech well into “unicorn” status, meaning it’s worth more than a $1 billion valuation. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Olay Collaborates With Shopee For Marketing Campaign
October 06, 2020

To market to digitally-savvy millennials in Southeast Asia, P&G skincare label Olay has teamed with online shopping platform Shopee with the rollout of its “Adult Fearlessly” campaign. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Macy’s Invests In BNPL Firm Klarna
October 06, 2020

Macy’s Inc. has become an investor in international payments and shopping service Klarna, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 6) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Banking
Banking As A Service (BaaS) Strengthening The Core
October 06, 2020

Who ever imagined that the ways in which we pay would become so enmeshed in feelings of customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, and the profound commercial affinities now achievable? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Payments Innovation
HealPay On How SaaS, Payments Orchestration Providers Help Meet PCI Compliance
October 06, 2020

Complying with PCI standards is non-negotiable, but staying in compliance is both costly and time-consuming. In this month’s Payments Orchestration Playbook, Lance Carlson, chief operating officer of SaaS provider HealPay, explains how data vaulting and tokenization help merchants take the pain out of PCI compliance.