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Loyalty & Rewards
GO Time: Stop & Shop Polishes Loyalty Program
September 07, 2020

The average American consumer belongs to 18 loyalty programs. And they only use eight of them, leaving $48 billion on the table in points and rewards. The difference between belonging to a loyalty program and actually using it can make a huge difference in how the issuing company...

International
Why Venture Capital Is Accelerating In Asia — Why It’s Different From The Valley
September 07, 2020

Despite the pandemic, venture capital dollars are flowing freely to nascent firms in Asia that are tackling the need for contactless interactions and platforms that match supply and demand — setting the stage for innovation on the other side of the public health crisis. Get...

B2B Payments
The Commercial Card Embraces A Season Of (Major) Change
September 07, 2020

The year 2020 began inconspicuously — but in a few short weeks, everything changed. For businesses, the world market was thrown into volatility, yet soon, new opportunities emerged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Digital Shift Gives Rise To DTC Brands
September 07, 2020

Outside of the pandemic — if there is such a thing as outside of the pandemic — two stories have been the most compelling in retailing so far this year. The first is the digital shift. The second is the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands....

Banking
Spain’s Bankia, CaixaBank Talk Merger
September 04, 2020

Two of Spain’s big banks could become one. 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...

Ridesharing
Uber Enters Auto Rental Business In UK
September 04, 2020

Uber Technologies has entered the auto rental business in the United Kingdom, attributing the move to the desire to maximize social distancing. 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: Deutsche Bank Withdrew From Wirecard Deal Over Price
September 04, 2020

Deutsche Bank AG is out. 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 agree to receive...

Investments
Indian Companies Raise $31B In Equity As Economy Tanks 
September 04, 2020

As India’s economy has shrunk to its worst level in 40 years in the second quarter (Q2), the nation’s businesses raised $31 billion in equity capital this year, according to global data provider Refinitiv. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
Morgan Stanley Sees Yuan Rising As Reserve Currency
September 04, 2020

China’s yuan could become the world’s third-largest reserve currency in the foreseeable future due to increased foreign investment in Chinese companies, analysts at Morgan Stanley conclude in a report distributed Friday (Sept. 4) and cited by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...