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eCommerce
Will Marketplaces Take Over eCommerce Completely?
May 08, 2019

The world is becoming one big marketplace — even if the marketplace doesn’t always look like one. That’s not some ancient riddle updated for these roaring days of digital commerce and payments, but informed knowledge passed along by Adrien Nussenbaum, CEO and co-founder of Mirakl, during...

Retail
Battle For Pet Retail Dominance Gains Fresh Fuel
May 07, 2019

Walmart is the latest example of the power of pets in retail — a power that is having significant influence among various merchants competing for the loyalty and dollars of pet owners. As well, if done well, pet retail can serve to increase foot traffic...

Investments
Ride-Hailing Startup Gett Nets $200M In Funding
May 07, 2019

Gett, an Israel-based ride-hailing startup that focuses on high-end B2B clients, has raised $200 million, which places its value at $1.5 billion, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Citi Treasury Eyes Verification Tech To Support Faster Payments
May 07, 2019

Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) is rolling out a new identity and account verification solution for corporate treasurer clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Regulation
Debt Collection, Done Digitally?
May 07, 2019

Unlimited texting? Perhaps. Nights and weekends – well, maybe not. 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 Today. By completing this...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Midigator, Stripe Team To Streamline Payment Disputes
May 07, 2019

Payment technology companies Midigator and Stripe have joined forces to streamline the entire payment lifecycle, from transaction to chargeback response, the companies said in a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Fifth Avenue Vacancies Reflect Uptick In Retail Closures
May 07, 2019

As retailers shutter locations from the heartland to big cities, the latest update on the state of retail from New York’s storied Fifth Avenue says that rents are falling and vacancies are rising – showing that even a flagship address can’t escape the realities of...

Delivery
Amazon’s One-Day Shipping Pledge Boosts Logistics Startups
May 07, 2019

Amazon’s announcement that it plans to inject $800 million to facilitate next-day delivery has created opportunities for logistics startups that can help retailers remain competitive against the eCommerce giant, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Banking
Citi Lures Depositors With Credit Card-Like Perks
May 07, 2019

Citigroup is the world’s largest credit-card issuer, with about 28 million customers, but the gap between its credit business and retail banking has grown larger. To combat this, Citi has begun testing perks for credit cards to encourage customers to get other banking products. Get...