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Delivery
 Digitizing The Last Mile In Real Time Via APIs
February 22, 2018

The “Amazon Effect” changes everything — from the way we look for goods to the window of time in which we expect to receive them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Digital Banking
With AI-Banking Growing, Ally Seeks To Humanize Conversational Tech
February 22, 2018

Banks want to get smarter even — or perhaps especially — if that includes a dose of artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

Merchant Innovation
Moovit Picks Up $50M To Expand Global Transit Analytics
February 21, 2018

Public transit app Moovit announced Wednesday (Feb. 21) that it had closed a Series D round of funding, raising $50 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

International
Venezuela Sells $735M In ‘Petro’ Crypto Presale
February 21, 2018

As Venezuela struggles with hyperinflation and its currency reaches record lows, the country has reportedly sold $735 million of its “petro” cryptocurrency during day one of its presale. Yet Venezeula’s President, Nicolas Maduro, did not present evidence backing up that figure — or offer details...

Retail
50 Percent Of Consumers Want Digital Coupons, Free Shipping From Omnireadi Retailers
February 21, 2018

It’s not enough for Walmart to simply offer everyday low prices and expect consumers to still make the trek to their local brick-and-mortar supercenter. Even traditionally offline retailers such as Walmart have to expand their omnichannel offerings to reach consumers. Get the Full Story Complete...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Albertsons Is Buying Rite Aid
February 21, 2018

Albertsons announced it is buying drug store chain Rite Aid so both companies can better compete with larger pharmacy chains and the looming threat of Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Gap Brand CEO Stepping Down
February 21, 2018

Gap Brand announced that its CEO Jeff Kirwan was leaving the company, just as the retailer gets ready to reveal its fourth-quarter results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Priceline Group Gets A New Name
February 21, 2018

As Priceline Group focuses in on its hotel and home rental business, the online travel company announced it had changed its name on Wednesday (Feb. 21). It is now known as Booking Holdings, according to CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Soldo Links Into Faster Payments Via Starling API
February 21, 2018

Expense management firm Soldo is accelerating the pace at which companies can send money and receive payment via an API integration with Starling Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...