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Cross-border Payments
Brazil’s Banco Inter Teams With Alibaba, Nike, Others For eCommerce App
November 07, 2019

Brazilian Lender Banco Inter is launching an app to give its clients direct access to more than 60 online stores, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Ex-Uber CEO Kalanick’s Startup Lands $400M From Saudi Fund
November 07, 2019

CloudKitchens, the delivery startup founded by former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, has received a $400 million investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

News
Top News In Payments: FreshBooks Unveils Same-Day Deposits; Amazon Australia Teams With Zip Co
November 07, 2019

In today’s top payments news, FreshBooks has integrated with JPMorgan Chase’s WePay to provide small businesses with same-day as well as next-day deposits. Also, Amazon Australia is teaming with buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Zip Co. And JPMorgan Chase developed an eWallet product for tech firms to help them...

Retail
With Fewer Shopping Days, Retailers Ramp Up Sales, Delivery
November 07, 2019

Thanksgiving lands on Nov. 28, which is six days later than last year. That means retailers have a whole week less to sell during the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banking
Italy Opposes German Proposal For EU Banking Union
November 07, 2019

A German proposal for the EU’s banking union is being opposed by Italy, which said it would impact banks’ ability to compete, according to a report by The Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Alibaba Leases Russia Cargo Planes For Direct China-Russia Flights
November 07, 2019

Alibaba Group’s logistics operator is partnering with Pochta Russia and Aviastar-Tu to launch direct China-Russia cargo delivery flights, Reuters reported on Thursday (Nov. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Why American Girl Is Resetting Its Retail Experience
November 07, 2019

Two decades ago American Girl was one of the players that introduced the world to a whole new concept — experiential retail — the idea that a store isn’t just a place to hold goods, but to showcase an entire brand lifestyle. These days, the...

Retail
Building A Peer-To-Peer Network For Trading Shoes
November 07, 2019

Shoe Bank CEO and Co-Founder Roni Harel loves shoes — and she has tons of them sitting in her closet. “Most of them I don’t wear,” Harel told PYMNTS in an interview. She doesn’t get rid of them, and they sit unused because she already invested...

Retail
Why The QSR Drive-Thru Is Fueling Retail Innovation
November 07, 2019

Retail technology is undergoing big changes in the restaurant world, and that includes the drive-thru. 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,...