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Cross-border Payments
Jack Ma’s Alibaba Legacy Of Commerce, Payments — And Even Healthcare
September 09, 2019

Some people build from the background, by design or default, working on seemingly small and mundane things that nevertheless have a great impact on the lives of millions upon millions of people. Think, perhaps, of all those World War II and post-war era mathematicians, physicists...

Banking
JD.com, Central Group Team Up For FinServ App
September 09, 2019

JD.com and the biggest retailer in Thailand, Central Group, have launched a financial services app called Dolfin to help connect with local banks and increase the companies’ online presence, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Delivery
DoorDash Teams With Chowly To Expand Restaurant Delivery 
September 09, 2019

Chowly and DoorDash are partnering to provide restaurant brands of all sizes the opportunity to grow their business through offering delivery, the companies announced in a press release on Monday (Sept. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Payment Methods
Visa Powers MoneyGram Push-To-Card P2P
September 09, 2019

MoneyGram and Visa Direct have formed a strategic partnership to roll out a new debit card deposit service, the companies announced in a Sept. 9 press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Top News In Payments: WeWork To Proceed With Roadshow; Slowdown May Be Worse Than China...
September 09, 2019

Today in the payments news roundup, The We Company, the owner of WeWork, is reportedly moving ahead to roll out an investors’ roadshow as it eyes an initial public offering (IPO). Also, China’s Q2 economic data shows a 6.2 percent growth, but investors and economists...

Cross-border Payments
Argentine Currency Controls Could Trigger Black Market Trading
September 09, 2019

Black-market money changers are expected to return in Argentina following the government’s recent rollout of currency controls in an attempt to quell the demand for foreign currency, the Financial Times reported on Sunday (Sept. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Putting The ‘Bar’ In Barber Shop And Selling It On Subscription
September 09, 2019

Building an entire services suite dedicated to pampering, wellness or cosmetic enhancement is certainly not a new idea in beauty salons. For nearly as long of salons have existed, so have the bundled manicures, pedicures and facials — along with ancillary comfort features like essential...

Retail
Target Circle Loyalty Program To Go Nationwide In October
September 09, 2019

Starting on Oct. 6, Target reportedly plans to bring its revamped loyalty offering nationwide. The Target Circle program offers birthday rewards as well as other personalized coupons, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
How DTC Bike Brands Match Riders With The Perfect Fit
September 09, 2019

Buying a bike can be a time-consuming and confusing task for a consumer. They might drive to a brick-and-mortar store, where they may be overwhelmed with a wide range of models on display. In the age of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, however, digital innovators are taking...