The metaphor has been repeated countless times: Small businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the economy. So, access to capital isn’t just essential for these companies to survive — it’s critical for the economy to thrive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Cyber Monday turned out to set a record, with sales expected to be $7.9 billion in the U.S. alone. 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...
Days before a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump warned that he might slap a 10 percent tariff on iPhones and laptops imported from China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The U.K. antitrust watchdog is looking into PayPal‘s acquisition of European startup iZettle, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). 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...
There’s no denying it: Customers want quick — even instant — access to funds that are rightfully theirs, which means payments are moving in and out of businesses at an ever-quickening pace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
For decades, it stood as a rite of passage for so many consumers: buying one’s first car. However, according to many experts, vehicle ownership has a limited future, given the rise of ridesharing, autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and the so-called sharing economy. Get the Full...
It’s the most valuable treasure in the world of payments and commerce: consumer loyalty. Of course, gaining it requires a sophisticated understanding of retail, marketing and transactional data, but also an old-fashioned ability to make individuals feel special and respected — to demonstrate that you...
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Tencent, an internet-based technology company based in China, and LINE, a hugely popular messaging app in Japan, have teamed up to provide payment services for Japanese businesses that want to appeal to the growing number of Chinese tourists in the country, according to the Nikkei...
