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Freight Spot Rates, Volumes On Upswing Amid Retail Demand – But Will It Last?
September 15, 2020

Retail spending may be helping to spur freight volumes, and to push already lofty pricing higher. That’s because consumer demand is picking up, but retail inventories are relatively low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Delivery
Freight Spot Rates, Volumes On Upswing Amid Retail Demand – But Will It Last?
September 15, 2020

Retail spending may be helping to spur freight volumes, and to push already lofty pricing higher. That’s because consumer demand is picking up, but retail inventories are relatively low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Monit Debuts Platform For SMB Cash Flow Management
September 15, 2020

To help those who own small companies with greater power over their finances, Monit is rolling out its mobile finance platform on Tuesday (Sept. 15). The predictive intelligence firm says it harnesses “patent-pending” forecasting infrastructure brought together in an instinctive mobile package, according to an announcement....

Regulation
EU Regulators Will Focus On Big Tech In Drafting New Rules
September 15, 2020

European Union (EU) regulators plan to target new rules squarely against Big Tech companies like Facebook and Apple, a Financial Times report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Report: TikTok, Oracle Deal Could Be Signed Tuesday
September 15, 2020

The President Donald Trump administration has given the green light for TikTok to become a U.S. company, and the White House could approve the deal as soon as Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 15), the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Merchant Innovation
Shark Tank’s Daymond John Adds Star Power To Lowe’s SMB Competition
September 15, 2020

Daymond John of Shark Tank is lending his star power to the Lowe’s Cos. Inc. initiative to infuse $55 million in small business grants to minority-owned, women-owned and rural companies, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 15) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today In Payments: Klarna Valued At $10.65B After $650M Funding; JPMC Bank Reserves Could Improve
September 15, 2020

In today’s top news, Klarna is valued at $10.65 billion after a $650 million funding round, and J.P.Morgan could be on the road to rebuilding its reserves. Plus, retail sales in China increased for the first time since the pandemic outbreak. Get the Full Story...

Loyalty & Rewards
Starbucks Sweetens Rewards As Coronavirus Takes Toll On Membership Program
September 15, 2020

It’s official — you no longer have to use a Starbucks card in order to earn your stars and get free lattes, expressos and other drinks and treats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Visa’s Click To Pay Launches In Canada, Lonestar Cell...
September 15, 2020

In today’s top news in payments around the world, Visa Canada has launched Click to Pay in Canada, and Change Financial has agreed to buy the Wirecard’s assets in Australia as well as New Zealand. Plus, Liberia-based Lonestar Cell is joining forces with WordRemit for...