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B2B Payments
Closing The Paper Check To Instant Cash Flow Gap For America’s SMBs
September 24, 2020

Turn the clock back a year and the world for small businesses was very different on the eve of the 2019 holiday-shopping season. The economy was still booming and small businesses were doing well — so much that cash flow wasn’t a top concern, Lisa...

B2B Payments
Personalization And Contextual Banking Will Drive The Consumerization Of B2B Payments
September 24, 2020

At a high level, the same consumers whose day jobs are to manage a company’s payments and financial controls have become accustomed to the seamless and highly personalized commerce opportunities that are available in their daily lives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
Sneaker Marketplace Goat Group Nets $100M For Expansion On $1.75B Valuation
September 23, 2020

Online sneaker marketplace Goat Group has raised $100 million in a Series E funding round, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which will go toward expanding its products and apparel categories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Macy’s CEO: Stores Give Retailer Flexibility During Holiday Season
September 23, 2020

Macy’s is preparing a variety of possibilities for holiday sales amidst the pandemic, including starting deals early and offering omnichannel options, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Auditoria Debuts New Automation Features For Corporate Finance
September 23, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) automation firm Auditoria has announced new capabilities to help enhance financial back-office tasks, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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FreshBooks Buys Mexico-Based Digital Invoicing Firm Facturama
September 23, 2020

As it continues to grow its global footprint, FreshBooks said it has purchased Mexico-based eInvoicing firm Facturama. The latter company assists small businesses, self-employed individuals and startups have an improved handle on their finances via reporting, digital invoice supervision, and “other organizational services,” according to...

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Sports Concessions, Dunkin’ To Test Mastercard Checkout-Free System
September 23, 2020

As merchants attempt to fulfill the demands of customers for expediency and less person-to-person contact, Dunkin’ and sports venue hospitality stands are experimenting with a new Mastercard checkout-free payment technology, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Robinhood Raises $460M One Month After Raising $200M
September 23, 2020

Trading FinTech Robinhood Markets Inc. has grown the size of its newest investment round to $660 million, Fox Business reported, citing a representative from the firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today’s Top Retail News: Nike CEO Touts Digital; KKR Purchases 1-800 Contacts
September 23, 2020

In today’s top retail news: Nike’s CEO touts digital commerce as the “new normal,” KKR will acquire 1-800 Contacts, and Amazon is launching its Climate Pledge Friendly program to call out sustainable products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...