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FinTech Chipper Cash To Expand Into Nigeria
September 05, 2019

Chipper Cash, a no-fee, cross-border payment company started by Ham Serunjogi and Maijid Moujaled, has expanded into Nigeria, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Top News In Payments: Instant Payments Spread In The Gig Economy; Contactless Cuts Down On...
September 05, 2019

Today in the payments news roundup, almost 40 percent of U.S. workers are engaged with the gig economy at some level, and most of them are hoping that instant and faster payments continue to grow in scope. Also, Visa says chip cards have reduced counterfeit...

Retail
Olo, SessionM Partner On QSR Loyalty Offers
September 05, 2019

SessionM, a customer loyalty and engagement platform, has teamed up with food ordering platform Olo for new loyalty and discount offers within Olo, according to a release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Wearables
New Garmin Smartwatch Line Adds Wellness, GPS Features
September 05, 2019

Garmin’s newest collection of vívomove hybrid smartwatches will feature a host of innovations, including health and fitness data along with text message notifications, the company said in a press release on Thursday (Sept. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payment Methods
Western Union, TRUE North Offer X-Border Tuition Payments
September 05, 2019

Western Union is teaming up with TRUE North to offer students a simplified payments platform to pay tuition and expenses, Western Union said in a press release on Thursday (Sept. 5).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Payment Methods
US Payment Card Market Tops $6T
September 05, 2019

Commercial and consumer cards issued in the U.S. generated $6.13 trillion in spending for goods and services in 2018, The Nilson Report said in a press release Thursday (Sept. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Luxury Retail Finds New Avenues As Brick-And-Mortar Fades
September 05, 2019

Luxury retail is being revised — and in some cases, reinvented — and those trends are worth attention as the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Personalizing Vitamin Subscriptions For Better Self-Care
September 05, 2019

With the wellness industry worth $4.2 trillion in one recent count, innovators are tapping into the subscription business model to offer products and services aimed at keeping consumers in good shape (and good spirits). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Target Punts Tariff Costs To Suppliers To Minimize Consumer Impact
September 05, 2019

To minimize the impact of tariffs on consumer goods from China, Target is reportedly telling its suppliers to handle tariff costs. The retailer, along with other store chains, have warned the government in the past that shoppers would be on the hook through increased prices,...