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Afterpay Launches Fundraising Push For 2 Charities
May 27, 2020

Afterpay, which works in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space, will help deal with the fallout of the pandemic by asking customers to donate to companies providing clothing and baby-related needs, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Le Pain Quotidien Is Latest Food Chain To File For Bankruptcy
May 27, 2020

Le Pain Quotidien, the U.S. division of the Belgian bakery chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection, as the fast-casual outlet said it can’t survive on takeout and delivery alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July
May 27, 2020

Disney will be reopening its gates to tourists and theme-park lovers in July, according to reports by CNBC. 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...

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Papa John’s Sees Comparable N. America Sales Jump 33 Pct
May 27, 2020

As Papa John’s seeks to meet “extraordinary demand,” the quick-service restaurant (QSR) reported that May comparable sales jumped 33.5 percent in North America and 7 percent internationally. President and CEO Rob Lynch said in a statement that the company’s workers and franchisees provided “the best...

Retail
MLB’s Latest Pitch: Lower Pay For Million-Dollar Players
May 27, 2020

If baseball returns to parks this year, the highest paid players could lose most of their salaries, according to a proposal by Major League Baseball (MLB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Social Commerce
Instagram Adds New Ways For Users To Boost Income
May 27, 2020

Instagram has introduced new ways for creators to make money. 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...

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Today In Payments: Amazon Eyes Zoox Acquisition For Autonomous Cars; Walmart, ThredUp Join For Pre-Owned...
May 27, 2020

In today’s top news, Amazon is in talks to acquire self-driving startup Zoox, Walmart is partnering with ThredUp to sell pre-owned clothes and Google Assistant is piloting a new feature that will allow users to make payments using their voice. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
LiquidX Rolls Out Partner Program To Help Banks With Trade Finance
May 27, 2020

To help banks bolster their trade finance business with corporate customers, LiquidX is rolling out a white-label deployment of a “next-generation” LiquidX 360 platform. The worldwide network for illiquid assets noted that the LiquidX Partner Program (LPP) lets corporate bankers provide multiple offerings — including supply...

International
Stripe Expands In Europe, Inks JCB Tie-Up In Japan
May 27, 2020

Stripe, a technology company that allows businesses to make and receive online payments, has launched in five more European countries, the San Francisco firm announced Wednesday (May 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...