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Paya To Purchase Utility Payments Processor, The Payments Group
September 21, 2020

Paya, the Atlanta-based digital payment processor, has signed an agreement to acquire The Payment Group (TPG). 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...

Retail
Walmart Tries Private Label On For Size
September 21, 2020

Just a week after Amazon debuted its Luxury Store within its app for the couture crowd, Walmart is following with its own private label bid for the fashion category. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Retail SMBs Face Up To Q4 Marketing Opportunities
September 21, 2020

For retailers, the fourth quarter of 2020 is likely to see a media blitz that will make other years pale in comparison. Unspent budget from big box retailers will be let loose as early as Oct. 15 to catch what they hope is pent-up demand...

Retail
Batteries Plus Bulbs: Powering The Digital Shift – Literally
September 21, 2020

If brick-and-mortar retail is fading, Batteries Plus Bulbs never got the email. Not only is the 723-store nationwide chain thriving, franchise interest and expansions are quickly turning 2020 into a record year. The breadth and depth of the company’s inventory, and its commitment to customer...

Retail
Basic.Space Introduces Curated Digital Marketplace
September 21, 2020

To provide members with special access to merchandise and experiences, Basic.Space has introduced its new curated digital marketplace platform. The company said members can choose from merchandise showcased in pictures in addition to livestreams of “creatives in their own space,” according to a Monday (Sept....

Security & Fraud
Rubio Unconvinced Oracle Can Prevent TikTok Leaks To China
September 21, 2020

As the deal between Oracle Corp. and Walmart Inc. takes shape for a minority stake in TikTok Global, one U.S. senator isn’t convinced the app’s data won’t still fall into the hands of the Chinese government.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Pottery Barn Introduces Renewed Line With The Renewal Workshop
September 21, 2020

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand Pottery Barn has introduced Pottery Barn Renewed with the help of The Renewal Workshop. The brand said the collection of merchandise displays its first move in the direction of turning into a “circular business” and continuing its “leadership in sustainability and innovation,” according...

B2B Payments
Asset-Based Finance Finds Growth With Balance Sheet Strength
September 21, 2020

Decades ago, asset-based finance developed a nasty reputation. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

B2B Payments
Why The eCommerce Model Is More Accessible To SMBs Than They May Think
September 21, 2020

The pandemic has brought out the best in many B2B service providers looking to help their business customers that struggle amid market volatility. Yet many of those service providers faced immense challenges themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...