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Verizon Debuts Resource Hub To Help SMBs Amid Pandemic
July 20, 2020

As small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) keep contending with the effects of the pandemic, Verizon Business rolled out its inaugural SMB resource hub, according to an announcement. The “one-stop destination” combines Verizon’s different pandemic SMB relief offerings along with important information to assist small companies....

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UK Bank Tide Inks Deal With Mastercard
July 20, 2020

U.K. small and medium-sized business (SMB)-focused bank Tide said it has a new relationship with Mastercard that makes Tide one of the card company’s principal issuers, Finextra reported Monday (July 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
AICPA, CPA.com Roll Out Tool For PPP Forgiveness
July 20, 2020

To automate the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness procedure for small- to medium-sized business (SMB) owners, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and CPA.com rolled out the PPPForgivenessTool.com website. The Biz2Credit-fueled technology uses the PPP forgiveness calculator the AICPA made in the spring...

Retail
Pandemic-Fueled Meal Kits Surge Likely Have Short Shelf Life
July 20, 2020

COVID-19 has caused many businesses to struggle for survival, but it’s actually turned out to be a boon for others. Consider meal kit company Blue Apron. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today In Payments: eBay Nearing Sale Of Classified Ad Division; Lollapalooza Co-Founder: No Concerts Until...
July 20, 2020

In today’s top news, eBay is near a sale of its classified ad division to Adevinta, and Lollapalooza’s co-founder said live concerts won’t be back until 2022. Plus, Mastercard is expanding its crypto card partner program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Walmart Once Again Seeking Investors For UK Grocer Asda
July 20, 2020

Walmart is looking to take advantage of a booming grocery market to restart efforts to sell a stake in its British supermarket arm. 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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India’s InsurTech Policybazaar Eyes IPO
July 20, 2020

Policybazaar is gearing up for a $500 million initial public offering (IPO) as the online insurance platform drives a wave of rising demand for coverage from India’s rising middle class. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Amazon India’s SMB Exports Reach $2B
July 20, 2020

Online giant Amazon is increasing its drive to build its business in India. 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....

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Walmart To Spend $3.5B To Update Canadian Stores, Technology
July 20, 2020

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Walmart is ponying up big bucks — $3.5 billion — to revamp stores in Canada and to modernize in-store technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...