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PayPal Cash Now Available At Walmart Stores
October 11, 2018

PayPal said Thursday that it is teaming up with Walmart to deliver financial services to joint customers, allowing them to access cash at the retailer’s stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Have Pickup Truck, Will Help Move, On-Demand
October 11, 2018

When Chad Wittman decided to move to the suburbs of Chicago, he was faced with the challenge of finding someone to move the contents of his small apartment. “I ended up saying, ‘I’m going to do this myself,’” Dolly’s co-founder and vice president Chad Wittman told...

Retail
With GreenWise Market, Publix Takes On Specialty Grocers
October 11, 2018

Publix is a chain beloved by millions in a tight geographical area – and virtually unknown to shoppers outside that area. And though Publix has closely guarded its turf – particularly in its home state of Florida – in 2015, Safeway took over three Albertsons...

Retail
Tapping Into The Gig Economy With Faster Payments For Workers
October 11, 2018

The gig economy is thriving, and workers are taking note: Approximately one-third of the U.S. workforce has participated in it in some way. Gig workers provide rides to the airport, deliver take-out and move heavy furniture, among other tasks. These workers benefit from flexibility in...

Retail
Prime Now Grocery Delivery Expands Across The US
October 11, 2018

Amazon and Whole Foods’ Prime Now is now available in Annapolis, North and Central New Jersey, Cleveland, Louisville, Pittsburgh and additional San Francisco locations, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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IKEA Looking For Partnerships With Russian Companies
October 11, 2018

IKEA wants to form strategic partnerships with Russian companies to expand its online business in the country. 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...

B2B Payments
Banco Santander Settles On Ripple For Settlement
October 11, 2018

Banco Santander will use Ripple's ledger through OnePay FX, expanding XRP's presence. In Singapore, cross-border efforts gain traction as Wallex gets funding.

B2B Payments
Ninth Wave On Making Open Banking An Easier Pill For US Banks To Swallow
October 11, 2018

It’s no surprise the financial service industry’s move toward open banking may not be the most favorable trend among banks. With data considered under ownership of the customers and not the bank, financial institutions are exposing themselves to market competition, security risks and other threats...

B2B Payments
Sears Halts Supplier Payments As Bankruptcy Looms
October 11, 2018

With talk of bankruptcy growing louder for Sears, the struggling retailer has reportedly stopped paying suppliers. Reports in Reuters on Thursday (Oct. 11) said three suppliers have reported missed payments from Sears in the last several weeks. The reports have heightened concerns about the company’s...