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Retail
Beverage Makers Put The Fizz In Summer Coffee
June 20, 2018

There are only so many new variations of coffee for the summer: There’s cold brew, nitro and … and citrus-flavored coffee soda? Keepers Co. seeks to shake up the cold coffee beverage industry by putting a spin on a beverage once confined to, say, french...

Retail
Supermercato24 Notches €13M In Series B Funding
June 20, 2018

As Supermercato24 seeks to expand its service to new retail markets, the Italian grocery delivery service has raised €13 million in Series B funding. The round was led by FII Tech Growth, along with 360 Capital Partners, Innogest and Endeavor Catalyst, according to reports. Get...

Retail
American Dream Miami Receives Approval From Florida Officials
June 20, 2018

The 6.2 million-square-foot American Dream Miami — potentially the most expensive mall ever built — has received approval from officials in a Florida county. The project, which is being developed by Triple Five Worldwide Group of Companies, is estimated to come at a cost of $4 billion,...

Banking
Frictionless Payments And Top Mobile Banking Innovation
June 20, 2018

Banks are turning to digital technology to enhance the customer experience — and reduce payment friction — in an effort to boost top and bottom lines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Business Scams, Everywhere, Phishing For Funds
June 20, 2018

Emails still seem to be the way to go when it comes to parting SMBs from their money. The scams have gotten so egregious that any number of investigations and regulatory bodies have gotten into the fray. Dozens of arrests, millions of dollars uncovered in fraud...

B2B Payments
Finance, Logistics Compete For Blockchain’s Attention
June 20, 2018

The skeptics are flocking out of the shadows to warn investors and innovators that blockchain may not be the catch-all solution and market-changing disruptor it promises to be. Yet, supporters of the technology seem to be stronger than ever. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
UK Accounting Watchdog Ramps Up Fines
June 20, 2018

The U.K.’s accounting watchdog, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has now levied more fines in two days than it has in the entirety of 2017, according to Bloomberg reports on Tuesday (June 19). The FRC issued fines totaling $19 million against PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and KPMG last...

B2B Payments
AirPlus International Debuts Card For Employees Traveling In Europe
June 20, 2018

Corporate travel payments firm AirPlus International is rolling out a new commercial card solutions designed for businesses with employees that travel throughout Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
WEX Deploys Biometrics For Mobile Fleet Payments
June 20, 2018

Commercial payments firm WEX announced Tuesday (June 19) the launch of DriverDash, a mobile-first transaction authorization service for fleet drivers. The solution enables fleet drivers to authorize a fuel transaction via mobile device and biometrics from within their vehicle. Get the Full Story Complete the form...