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Alipay Comes To Canada
March 06, 2019

SnapPay, the Canadian cross-border payments company, and Alipay, the Chinese digital payments platform operated by Ant Financial Services, announced a collaboration Wednesday (March 6) that will enable Canadian Chinese grocery chain FoodyMart to accept Alipay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US Faster Payments Council Announces Founding Sponsors
March 06, 2019

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), which was launched by the Fed in November, announced on Wednesday (March 6) its 20 founding sponsors, which include a range of players in the payments industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PayPal Hits £1B UK SMB Lending Milestone
March 06, 2019

PayPal said on Wednesday (March 6) that it has provided more than £1 billion in financing to small businesses in the United Kingdom through its Working Capital program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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How FinTech Firms Evolve To Help Merchants With Payments
March 06, 2019

Product debuts from FinTech firms sometimes come out of an evolution: Modo has been facilitating interoperability for banks for a few years. As part of those efforts, the company has worked with large FinTechs or banks to help connect their secure technology to the marketplace...

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How Airport Accommodations Tap Into Mobile Technology (And Sleep)
March 06, 2019

To serve travelers looking to get some rest at the airport, hospitality concepts are providing spaces to help consumers relax and catch a nap. While new concepts such as sleeping pods and capsule hotels are coming on the scene today, Minute Suites was founded in...

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Why Beauty Needs An OpenTable Platform
March 06, 2019

StyleSeat Founder Melody McCloskey knew she had a good idea when she launched StyleSeat in 2011, because the concept seemed so intuitive. It is a beauty scheduling app that enables consumers to book digital appointments with their preferred stylists, while also offering a turn-key appointment...

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Diesel USA Plans To Restore Brand Through Bankruptcy
March 06, 2019

Amid shifting consumer buying habits and reported missteps internally, Diesel USA Inc. filed for bankruptcy. The jeans maker and retailer is looking to have court approval for its reorganization plan by mid-April, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Dollar Tree May Close Up To 390 Family Dollar Stores
March 06, 2019

Amid plans to rebrand and shutter hundreds of Family Dollar stores, Dollar Tree reportedly marked down the value of the chain. The retailer said that it marked a goodwill impairment charge of $2.73 billion against the chain’s value, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the...

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Albertsons Partners With Glympse On Delivery Tracking
March 06, 2019

Albertsons has partnered with Glympse, a location sharing technology, to give shoppers real-time status of their grocery delivery or Drive Up & Go order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...