It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
WhereIsMyTransport, a mapping startup that works to outline public transport routes in emerging markets, has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
In today’s top news, Walmart is working on a new paid subscription program to compete with Amazon Prime, and Great Hill Partners acquired the digital insurance payments solutions vendor One Inc. Also, PayPal warned of a 1 percent drop in its first-quarter 2020 revenue. Get...
Tokyo Disneyland will be closed from Saturday (Feb. 29) to at least March 15 due to concerns over containing the spread of the coronavirus, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
In its half-yearly financial results, Australian FinTech firm Afterpay Limited reported more customers in the United States than in Australia. The company said it had 3.6 million active customers in the U.S. – a 443 percent rise from the same time last year. Meanwhile, it had 3.1...
Someday this will be a marketing case study. You’re Constellation Brands. One of your leading brands is Corona beer. Then out of China comes a virus that has your name on it. You’re blowing up on social media for all the wrong reasons. And to...
The Fair Trade Commission in Japan (JFTC) has asked eCommerce company Rakuten to delay its plans to offer free shipping, which would take effect on March 18th, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
In a way, it’s a strange reminder of the 80/20 rule. 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...
Microsoft and IBM have teamed up with the Vatican to call for ethical and responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition technology, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
