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Digital Banking
Mitek Unveils Update For Mobile Banking Deposits
September 08, 2020

Mitek, which provides software and authentication services, said it has upped its game with its release of Mobile Deposit 4.8, a mobile banking app. The company said, in a press release, that the need for such a service is heightened in the COVID-19 era. Get...

Retail
RV Camper Network Replaces Longstanding Magazines With Digital Platform
September 08, 2020

Good Sam, which calls itself “the world’s largest organization of recreational-vehicle owners,” unveiled plans Tuesday (Sept. 8) to launch a new digital platform called RV.com and a sister print publication called RV Magazine in January. The new products come even as the company announced plans...

International
Report: Grab In Talks To Raise Up To $500M
September 08, 2020

Grab Holdings Inc., the $14 billion global ride-hailing company based in Singapore, is negotiating with potential investors as it seeks to raise as much as $500 million to boost its financial services division. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
Australian Regulator To Examine Apple, Google App Stores
September 08, 2020

Apple and Google executives may be wondering if there’s an app for, “time to call the lawyers.” 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...

Retail
Amazon Creates Its Own Black Friday
September 08, 2020

Amazon put a new date on the calendar last week. No it’s not Prime Day. But it has told its sellers that “Black Friday” deals will start on Monday, Oct. 26, leaving the rest of the retail world to read the tea leaves on Amazon’s...

Retail
Retail Inventory Levels Move In The Right Direction
September 08, 2020

One of the overlooked elements from the retail earnings reports of recent weeks is inventory levels. With more dramatic numbers like eCommerce spikes and same-store comp sales decreases available, inventories are easy to miss. But several reports are pointing to healthy inventory positions as a...

Retail
Kohl’s Launches New Rewards Program Nationally
September 08, 2020

Kohl’s has rolled out its new Kohl’s Rewards loyalty program throughout the country after a successful pilot in multiple markets, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 8) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Michaels To Hire Thousands Of Seasonal Workers
September 08, 2020

To handle heightened demand for digital gifting and sharing, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM intends to hire more than 10,000 seasonal workers throughout its upscale food and gifting brands for the 2020 holiday season. The company said that hiring has started at Harry & David, The Popcorn Factory, Cheryl’s...

International
State Bank Of India Teams With ACI Worldwide On Real Time Payments
September 08, 2020

State Bank of India, the country’s largest bank, has updated its payment processing system to ACI Worldwide Technology‘s Retail Payments system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...