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eCommerce
Etsy Unveils Free Shipping Plan For Orders Over $35
July 09, 2019

Etsy has revealed plans to offer free shipping on orders $35 and over, according to a release by the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Indian Delivery Co Milkbasket Buys eGrocer PSR Supply Chain
July 09, 2019

Indian online grocery delivery company Milkbasket has acquired online grocery distributor PSR Supply Chain, according to reports. 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 Introduces New ‘Comfort’ Feature For Quiet Rides
July 09, 2019

Uber has introduced a higher-tier feature called Uber Comfort that allows drivers to set preferences for conversation and climate control, according to a report. It also offers more leg room and higher-rated drivers. The feature will cost 20 to 40 percent more than a regular...

Loyalty & Rewards
Groupon Does Card Linked Deal With Prodege
July 09, 2019

Groupon has entered into a distribution partnership with internet and media company Prodege, with the aim of Prodege providing its customer base with more money-saving and rewards-earning opportunities by accessing Groupon’s card-linked offers, according to a press release from the company. Get the Full Story...

Ridesharing
Uber App Now Offers Public Transport Tickets For CO Riders
July 09, 2019

Uber is rolling out more ways to get around with expanded train and bus tickets for its customers in Denver, Colorado. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
IBM Closes On Red Hat Acquisition
July 09, 2019

As it looks to bolster its cloud computing business, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has closed its $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat Inc. IBM had agreed to purchase the software company in October, which marks the largest acquisition in the company’s history of over...

Investments
Bolt Lands $68M To Create ‘One-Stop Checkout Software’
July 09, 2019

Online checkout startup Bolt announced it has raised $68 million in additional funding, according to a report in Fortune. 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...

Retail
As 5G Looms, Retail Possibilities Become More Clear
July 09, 2019

Retailers surely have more than enough to worry about these days. For one, the pace of innovation keeps speeding up – and that holds true for all types of retail niches, from apparel to grocery to others. Closely tied to that is the increasing demand from...

Retail
How QSRs Bring Mobile And Digital Payments To The Table
July 09, 2019

In the age of quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining technology innovation, restaurants are frantically looking into ways to provide consumers with mobile ordering bells and whistles like third-party payment integrations, rewards programs and surprise-and-delight offers. Some establishments are rolling out proprietary apps, while others are teaming...