News

Can On-Demand Pay Stop QSRs’ Employee Churn?
August 13, 2019

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Investments
Attentive Retail Messaging Startup Lands $40M For Staffing Growth
August 13, 2019

Retail messaging startup Attentive has announced it’s raised a $40 million Series B investment led by Sequoia. 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...

Security & Fraud
Report: Crypto Crime Could Reach $4.3B This Year
August 13, 2019

A new report has estimated that losses related to cryptocurrency thefts, scams and fraud could reach $4.3 billion this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

IPO
Postmates Sets Sights On September IPO
August 12, 2019

Postmates will move one step closer to going public when it debuts its IPO paperwork next month. 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...

Ridesharing
Uber Shares Sink 7.6 Pct. To Record Low After Staggering Q2 Loss
August 12, 2019

Uber shares have hit their lowest level ever following devastating Q2 losses of $5.2 billion, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regulation
Uber Fined $629K By Colombia For Blocking Regulators’ Access
August 12, 2019

The commerce regulator in Colombia said it will fine Uber over $629,000 because the ride-hailing firm obstructed a regulatory visit two years ago, according to Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Groupon Tries To Reach A More Lucrative Consumer Base
August 12, 2019

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Retail
Subscription Box Company Loot Crate Files For Chapter 11
August 12, 2019

The Los Angeles-based Loot Crate, a subscription box startup offering “geek and gamer products,” filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to cash flow problems, Bloomberg reported on Monday (Aug. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Banking
NatWest Tests Use Of Google Assistant To Check Bank Balances
August 12, 2019

British bank NatWest has been testing out Google Assistant compatibility to allow customers to do things like check their balance via voice assistant, according to reports.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...