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Delivery
Bringg Introduces New Technology For Delivery, Fulfillment
May 21, 2020

Logistics startup Bringg is launching new technology to advance its software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for delivery and fulfillment. Its next-generation software release will centralize fulfillment while also enhancing logistics and operations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Judopay, Mastercard Team With UK Pharmacy Network For Payments
May 21, 2020

Mobile-first payments startup Judopay is collaborating with payments giant Mastercard to bring secure digital payments to The Pharmacy Centre in the U.K. The collaboration is intended to help facilitate the movement of medical supplies to the people who need it most during the pandemic. Get...

B2B Payments
FinTechs Aid Banks In Their Own Open Banking Initiatives
May 21, 2020

Open banking initiatives and bank-FinTech collaborations continue to expand in an effort to improve financial services offerings for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This week’s look at these partnerships and data integration efforts finds a focus on small business lending and compliance, while some newly...

B2B Payments
How ePayments Can Ease B2B Friction In The Travel Industry
May 21, 2020

While the travel industry remains decimated due to the pandemic, with businesses just beginning to tiptoe toward some semblance of normalcy, the shift to digital processes is gaining traction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Democrats Want Probe Of Possible Uber-Grubhub Merger
May 21, 2020

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Min.) wants officials to look into potential antitrust violations involving Uber’s possible acquisition of Grubhub as the two companies remain in discussion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Ecwid Notches $42M In Funding For SMB eCommerce Technology
May 21, 2020

To democratize access to online commerce technology for small companies, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm Ecwid has notched $42 million in a funding round led by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital as well as PeakSpan Capital, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Why Smart Retailers Wish Their Customers Many Happy Returns
May 21, 2020

Any doubt about the seismic scale of the digital shift was put to rest this week as Walmart (up 75 percent) and Target (up 141 percent) reported earnings that showed clear spikes in eCommerce as a result of the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Las Vegas Installs PPE Vending In Airport’s Terminals
May 20, 2020

As the world learns to live with pandemic-necessitated safety measures, Las Vegas has introduced a vending machine that dispenses face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE), according to Time Out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

eCommerce
What The Grocery Giants Are Doing To Respond To The Consumers’ Shift Online
May 20, 2020

eCommerce had a hard time penetrating the grocery aisle prior to the pandemic, as consumers preferred things like picking out their own produce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...