French startup Joko announced that it has raised €1.6 million from investors including Partech, Axeleo Capital, Lafayette Plug and Play and others to further develop its loyalty program integrated into credit or debit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
China is going to promote cross-border eCommerce in additional cities as an initiative to stabilize trade in the country, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Among the more interesting storylines of this era of digital commerce and payments is the maturation of vending machines — sorry, “unattended retail.” And now that story involves Champagne (along with similar beverages that are Champagne-like but not technically Champagne). Get the Full Story Complete...
To invest in companies within “key high-growth industries,” Sony is homing in on the world of investments in upstarts. The company has the goal of raising approximately $185 million or 20 billion JPY in a new tech startup fund, according to reports. Get the Full...
Walmart’s eCommerce division is projecting losses of $1 billion in its bid to catch up with Amazon, which is causing tensions between the leader of the division and Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
A logistics startup based out of Paris called Cubyn has raised about $13.5 million (€12 million) in a Series B funding round, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
To continue its growth, FinTech firm Kyash has reportedly notched $14 million in funding. The investment was co-led by Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Goodwater Capital, which has backed FinTech upstarts such as Stash, Toss in Korea and Monzo, according to reports. Get the Full Story...
With challenger banking revving up in the U.K. market, High Street challenger banks are looking for ways to continue to set themselves apart with consumer and small business clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
With the Fourth of July imminent, some items are somewhat taken for granted as critical to the enjoyment of the holiday. Things to put on the grill; red, white and blue-themed desserts; small-town parades and, of course, fireworks. No matter how one celebrates, odds are good it...
