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Retail Pulse: Domino’s Opens 10,000th International Store; McDonald’s Buys Dynamic Yield
March 29, 2019

American quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are growing in markets around the world that are thousands of miles away from the United States. News recently surfaced that Domino’s marked a milestone with its international brick-and-mortar footprint: The company opened its 10,000th global location in the Luohu District...

Retail
Apple Pay’s Broadway Debut
March 29, 2019

Ticketing platforms for Broadway shows and other theatrical productions have long sought to reduce friction at checkout for their customers. TodayTix, for instance, launched in 2013 with the aim of making it easier for theatergoers to purchase tickets. “We wanted to introduce a simple way...

Retail
LetsBab Taps Into Peer Recommendations For Shopping
March 29, 2019

Amid a rise of influencer-sponsored items on social media, LetsBab enables consumers to shop, recommend and earn money through its new peer recommendation app. The service lets consumers receive rewards for serving as reviewers, Footwear News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Khloé Kardashian’s Good American Plans Mall Of America Pop-Up
March 29, 2019

To showcase its “body positive” selection of clothing, Good American plans to open its first pop-up shop in the Midwest. The store is set to debut at the Mall of America in the spring, Chain Store Age reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Walmart Launches New Home Collection With Drew Barrymore
March 29, 2019

Walmart and actress Drew Barrymore have announced the launch of Drew Barrymore Flower Home. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Online Grocer BigBasket Raises $150M For Expansion
March 29, 2019

BigBasket, India’s biggest online supermarket, is in the process of raising about $150 million in funding from investors including Alibaba. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
Logistics Scores Another Unicorn For B2B Startups
March 29, 2019

Equity investments reigned this week, thanks to backing for accounts payable (AP) automation firm MineralTree and treasury management company Kyriba, but it was the logistics market that saw the largest venture capital round — and secured another unicorn for the B2B startup space. Below, see...

B2B Payments
POS Financing Makes Its Way Into B2B eCommerce
March 29, 2019

Point-of-sale financing is quickly becoming an attractive feature for consumers shopping online and in-store. Retail giants like Walmart are working with FinTechs to extend POS financing to customers, allowing shoppers to finance their purchases without accessing external credit that could impact credit scores. For sellers, POS...

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Yandex.Money Targets Freelancers With Multi-Currency Solution
March 29, 2019

Russia-based electronic payments company Yandex.Money is rolling out new multi-currency services with an eye on freelancers. 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 daily...