News

Payments Innovation
Stripe Rolls Out Billing Amid Subscription Business Boom
April 05, 2018

To simplify the recurring billing process for Software as a Service (SaaS) and subscription-based companies, Stripe has rolled out Billing. The service combines advanced machine learning with automatic card updates to help businesses increase recurring revenue at a time of growth for subscription-based models, Stripe said...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
MoviePass Parent Buys Moviefone From Oath
April 05, 2018

Helios and Matheson Analytics (HMNY) and MoviePass, the movie theater subscription service and a majority-owned subsidiary of HMNY, announced news on Thursday (April 5) that HMNY has acquired Moviefone, an entertainment service owned by Oath Inc., which is the former AOL. Moviefone has more than 6...

International
US, Chinese Retailers Seek International Footholds, Despite Trade War
April 05, 2018

Historically speaking, it has not been easy for U.S. retailers (or any foreign players) to establish a strong presence in the Chinese market. However, many have been working hard to overcome the barriers and do business in the Far East, and some progress has been...

Retail
Albertsons Plans To Bring Plated Meal Kits To ‘Hundreds’ Of Stores
April 05, 2018

After acquiring Plated last year, Albertsons is now planning to offer the company’s meal kits in “hundreds” of its stores. Customers will also be able to order the kits for delivery via Instacart, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Gift Card Trade-In Platform Flips Expiring Toys R Us Cards
April 05, 2018

Toys R Us fans have one more chance to cash in on the iconic toy chain’s demise — and non-fans have one more chance to cash out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
In Invoice Financial Fraud, Blockchain Can’t Conquer Security Alone
April 05, 2018

India today is a leader in blockchain innovation and experimentation. With a strong community of innovators at home, foreign FinTechs’ entrance into the Indian market and local regulators embracing blockchain, the market is prime for adoption of one of the most cutting-edge technologies in the...

B2B Payments
B2B Payment Terms Worsen For Chinese Firms Despite Economic Improvements
April 05, 2018

China’s economy is strengthening, and new analysis from economists suggests the nation’s corporate debt levels will stabilize this year. But new data from Coface suggests B2B invoice payment terms are worsening across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Mambu’s Marketplace For Bank Apps Goes Live
April 05, 2018

Software-as-a-Service firm Mambu, based in Germany, has launched its online marketplace for banks to access an array of apps, the company announced today (Thursday, April 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Citi Ventures Aims Latest Funding At Supply Chain Transparency
April 05, 2018

Citi Ventures announced an investment in supply chain management and business intelligence startup Contguard on Wednesday (April 4). 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...