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Retail
Walmart Gives New Life To Scoop Brand With Relaunch
September 17, 2019

To build itself as a larger destination for fashion, Walmart has obtained the rights to the Scoop name and is bringing back the brand. The company is relaunching the Scoop NYC brand in some of its brick-and-mortar locations and on its website, CNBC reported. Get...

Cross-border Payments
How BlueJeans Solved Its Recurring Payments Woes
September 17, 2019

Transaction fees and interchange rates, among other factors, can turn a simple transaction into a complex process for merchants. But Mike Schramm, director of global eCommerce for video conference provider BlueJeans, says localizing the payments experience, including recurring payments, can help. In the latest Global...

Banking
Mobile Banking Users Want More Control — But At What Cost?
September 17, 2019

Impending 5G technology holds a great deal of promise for many industries, especially for financial institutions. A 5G network could markedly improve mobile banking apps’ speed, security and ease of use. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
How FinTechs Help Merchants With GDPR Compliance
September 17, 2019

FinTech firms are keeping a pulse on the latest regulations and helping their clients comply with them. 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...

B2B Payments
Speed Finds Opportunity In B2B Payments Beyond Accounts Payable
September 17, 2019

Corporate treasurers show increasing interest in real time and faster payment solutions, the latest research suggests. However, it’s not necessarily the ability to pay suppliers in real-time that has companies enticed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Metro Bank Pulls Back On Commercial Lending
September 17, 2019

Following a series of setbacks for U.K. challenger bank Metro Bank, the financial institution is reportedly looking to reduce its corporate loan exposure and wind down commercial lending operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
OrbCare Investor Eyes Financial Mishandling As Firm Seeks Buyer
September 17, 2019

The would-be chief operating officer of healthcare workflow management startup OrbCare pointed to financial mishandling and lack of oversight behind the company’s financial troubles, which have led the firm to seek a buyer while it wavers at the point of bankruptcy, BetaKit reported Sunday (Sept....

B2B Payments
FairMoney Raises VC To Use Mobile Data For SMB Loans
September 17, 2019

France’s FairMoney, a small business and consumer micro-lending technology company operating in Nigeria, has announced $11 million in venture capital funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
Aussie FinTech 3Pay Launches Invoice Finance Operations
September 17, 2019

Australian FinTech 3Pay has launched operations, connecting businesses to an invoice financing solution designed to support cash flow and prevent small businesses from being placed on hold by their B2B suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...