Marqeta, the global card issuing platform, announced on Tuesday (May 21) that it has raised $260 million in venture funding. 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...
While there aren’t too many universally common experiences among human beings, eating and sleeping will always and everywhere make the list. Of the two, eating is the more obviously monetizable activity, since food (or something like it) is something than can be sold directly to a...
Smartphones fit squarely in the center of the social and digital lives of many shoppers — and provide these consumers with constant connectivity. They have also created a new market standard, with consumers expecting that their needs to be met right away — whenever as...
As brick-and-mortar retailers work to survive in this digital age, they are looking to another digital tool in that ongoing effort: 3D mapping. It’s among the latest ways that spatially focused technology promises to improve the retail experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
In an effort to take advantage of one of fashion’s fastest growing areas, Urban Outfitters is tapping into the clothing rental market. The company is rolling out a monthly service through a new business named Nuuly that enables customers to borrow six items from its...
To concentrate on the company’s more profitable brands, Ascena Retail Group is planning to shutter approximately 650 Dressbarn stores. The company also owns apparel chains Loft and Ann Taylor, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
The crisis that has hit China’s corporate community is worsening after the suspension of trading of Kangmei Pharmaceutical shares, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (May 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The emergence of automated technologies in the supply chain has introduced a host of unique and unfamiliar challenges to the supply chain management space. Much of the technology that aims to mitigate risk can add to the workload of supply chain professionals and limit their...
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week announced charges against 11 alleged members of a cybercriminal ring targeting small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
