Shopping app Spring has been acquired by two companies: real estate startup Compass and Alibaba-backed shopping app ShopRunner. According to TechCrunch, Compass is taking an undisclosed element of the business, as well as key staff including Spring CTO Satwik Seshasai, Director of Engineering Jim Grandpre,...
Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes a big Facebook tech move, and a pending rules change for big banks in the U.S. Walmart and Amazon expand their retail and fulfillment options, and there...
Apple is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia, choosing Thailand as the home for its second Apple Store in Southeast Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
PayActiv, the provider of employment-based holistic financial wellness services, announced Thursday (October 25) a deal with Walmart in which PayActiv employees can access earned cash wages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Munich-based tado°, the intelligent home climate management company, announced on Thursday (Oct. 25) that it has landed a $50 million investment from investors, including Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Facebook got hit with a $644,600 fine in the U.K. after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ruled that the social media network operator was engaged in “serious breaches of data protection.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Apparel, as an industry, is not terribly good for the environment. 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...
With the help of travel experts, hotels can tap into a new channel to drive online bookings: Travelers can be inspired to book a reservation after seeing a photo or recommendation from a knowledgeable explorer. In that spirit, SIX Travel provides explorers with a curated...
To help consumers order and pay for the items they love, retailers are turning to technology that provides shoppers an alternative to visiting a store or tapping through a mobile app. That is, retailers are turning to the world of voice-enabled commerce. A diverse group...
