Just a few weeks after launch, FedNow is live. Miriam Sheril, Head of Product, U.S. at Form3, said that the initial interest and embrace by banks just a few weeks since the Federal Reserve’s instant payments service launch has been encouraging. Having debuted late last month, and as...
In today’s fast-evolving and increasingly crowded business ecosystem, choosing the right partner is all-important. But as with all of life’s biggest questions, the answer is not always obvious and tends to vary based on the operating environment. That’s because one thing tends to lead to...
It’s been a tough year for the competitive ultrafast grocery delivery market, with more and more high-profile exits, mass layoffs and consolidation moves emerging as industry players try to combat ongoing inflationary pressures. Just last month, Turkish instant delivery giant Getir announced it was exiting three European...
Online ticket marketplace Vivid Seats has extended its reach into Japan with its acquisition of Wavedash. Wavedash, also known as WD Holdings, is an online ticket marketplace headquartered in Tokyo, according to the press release. Vivid Seats has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the firm for...
Money movement is meant to be fast, safe, and, for FinTech customers, done any way they want. But in one recent iteration of the 2023 “Money Mobility Index,” done in collaboration between PYMNTS and Ingo Money, we found gaps between what customers want and the...
Unbound Commerce has launched a mobile B2B scanning app for The Chef’s Warehouse, a distributor of specialty food products. The new app gives grocery store employees a faster, better way to check store shelves and reorder items carried by The Chef’s Warehouse, Unbound Commerce said in...
Staples has teamed with DoorDash to provide same-day deliveries on back-to-school items. The partnership, announced Monday (Aug. 7), is the latest example of retailers taking steps to take advantage of what is expected to be a record year for back-to-school spending. “Nearly 1,000 Staples U.S. locations are now available on...
Phillips, an auction house known for handling the work of up-and-coming artists, is reportedly entering the world of eCommerce. The house will begin selling fine art directly to collectors through its new online platform, Dropshop, on Aug. 20, Bloomberg reported Monday (Aug. 7). The launch is part of...
KeyBank has added new ways for customers to earn better rates, get cash back and access deposits more quickly. “We’re excited to empower our clients with enhanced products and tools, more digital capabilities and customized support that provides further control over their personal financial paths,”...
