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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Adobe Takes A Whack At Salesforce With $4.75B Marketo Buy
September 20, 2018

Adobe announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire software company Marketo for $4.75 billion, subject to adjustments. This move could have implications for such competitors as Salesforce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Delivery
Food Delivery Firms Battle To Stand Apart As Business Grows
September 20, 2018

Food delivery is moving into a higher realm, one that is about much more than ordering up a meal via a mobile app. Subscriptions are winning over hungry consumers. Local focus is entering the mix. Drones are getting involved. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Telltale Signs: Warehouse Leasing Vs Retail Leasing
September 20, 2018

It’s a good time in America to have a retail space ready to rent out — eCommerce merchants are on the hunt and signing large contracts. According to a new report from CBRE Group, 56 of the largest 100 warehouse leases in the first half...

Ridesharing
Bird And Lime Have Provided 20M Rides Combined
September 20, 2018

Bird and Lime, the bike and scooter-sharing companies, have provided 20 million rides combined since their launches, underscoring the adoption of these services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

News
Five At Five: Amazon Makes A Big Grocery Move
September 20, 2018

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest about eCommerce and payments in India, where big players are increasingly competing for revenue and the loyalty of the middle class. Tesco tries a new...

B2B Payments
Ant Expands FI Tech Services Platform In China
September 20, 2018

Ant Financial, the financial services unit of Alibaba, is rolling out a new brand to provide financial institutions (FIs) with support for digital transformation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

International
Liberia Investigates $104M In Missing Bank Notes
September 20, 2018

The Justice Ministry in Liberia announced on Thursday (Sept. 20) that it is investigating $104 million in newly printed bank notes that disappeared. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Global Payments
Origami Partners With UnionPay For Global Expansion; Aircoach Rolls Out Contactless Payments
September 20, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. In Japan, Origami rolls out its international Origami Pay mobile service, Moody’s lauds the debut of a unified payment QR code in Singapore and Ireland’s Aircoach launches contactless payments on its busses. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Regulation
Amazon And Google Face New European Problems
September 20, 2018

European regulators this week continued to show their love, respect and admiration for U.S.-based tech and eCommerce firms, removing hurdles that might hamper their success on that continent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...