A London-based startup named StepLadder, aimed at helping the millennial generation afford a down payment for a house in the U.K., has raised £1.5 million in seed funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
American Express has partnered with Nova Credit, a credit reporting startup that operates across borders, to give expatriates and immigrants the ability to share their previous credit scores with American Express when applying for a credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
FinTech firms are keeping a pulse on how merchants retain their customers — and how they can help them with those strategies through technology. One of the ways organizations such as airlines keep customers returning, Modo CPO Ryan Lee told PYMNTS in an interview, is through a...
Brick-and-mortar retailers are testing intelligent shopping carts that are billed as a way to improve the in-store experience. Canadian food retailer Sobeys, for instance, is bringing the technology to grocery stores with the rollout of the Sobeys Smart Cart, which will offer shoppers a “highly engaging,...
With a design that would let vehicles be customized for parcel delivery or serve as mini-hotels, trucks are being designed in Japan for a driverless future, with interchangeable container areas and no cabins. The innovation comes as higher demand for same-day deliveries and massive growth...
Even with the mall under pressure due to the rise of online shopping, the American Dream’s first phase will come to life on Friday (Oct. 25) with a ceremony to celebrate the opening of its theme park if there are no last-minute hitches. The months...
SoftBank’s Vision Fund is looking to devise a low-risk investment strategy after losing in excess of $5 billion in WeWork, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Oct. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Cross-border payments firm Western Union is advancing real-time money transfers to customers in India, the company said in a press release on Friday (Oct. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
From swimming pools to parking spots to storage spaces, there are no goods or services that can’t be adapted to the sharing economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...