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Post-IPO: Uber And Lyft Rides To Get More Expensive
April 22, 2019

Uber and Lyft’s initial public offerings could result in customers paying more for their rides. 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,...

Retail
Will ALDI Partnership Drive Shoppers To Kohl’s?
April 22, 2019

After being one of many department store retail players to shoulder through a difficult holiday season, Kohl’s has been back in action in 2019, looking to reverse the trend of falling foot traffic and sagging in-store sales. Online sales have been a strong point: As of...

Retail
How eTailers Are Taking On Toy Fatigue Via Subscriptions
April 22, 2019

When Green Piñata Toys Founder Shiva Kashalkar’s daughter was about eight months old, the new parent was excited to buy toys for her. However, she noticed her child would soon grow bored with them. With 85 percent of a child’s brain developing within the first...

Retail
Coffee Chains Caffeinate Reward Programs With Digital Offerings
April 22, 2019

Coffee chains are brewing up a battle over customer loyalty: After news surfaced that Starbucks was updating its rewards offering, Dunkin’ is revamping its own rewards program with a pilot multi-tender system. The company is testing a DD Perks program that lets diners earn points...

Retail
Target Launches Everspring Household Brand
April 22, 2019

To reach consumers on the hunt for offerings that are “clean and natural,” Target rolled out its Everspring household brand. The line includes products such as dish soap, paper towels and laundry detergent, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
JCPenney Removes Apple Pay Support
April 22, 2019

Only a few years after a full rollout of Apple Pay, JCPenney has reportedly dropped the Apple Pay digital payment service in its app and brick-and-mortar stores. The retailer’s support account on Twitter noted the change during the weekend, 9 to 5 Mac reported. Get...

B2B Payments
ClickBank Teams Up With Fully Accountable On eCommerce Accounting Services
April 22, 2019

Global digital marketplace ClickBank has announced a partnership with Fully Accountable to offer a full suite of specialized accounting services for small and medium-sized eCommerce businesses, and digitally based firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Legislation Bows To Curb US Government Late Payments
April 22, 2019

In the wake of the government shutdown, several U.S. lawmakers unveil legislation aimed at getting government contractors paid in a timely manner. In addition, Canada struggles with its own late payment challenges, which hits gig workers and the smallest firms, according to a new Interac study.

B2B Payments
Trade Finance Rejection Rates Accelerate
April 22, 2019

The massive global trade finance gap is the topic of conversation for many banks and FinTech firms looking to strengthen their position in the market. Banks have the customer and financial institution (FI) relationships needed to facilitate trade finance, while FinTech firms have the technology...