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Small Retailers Struggle to Bounce Back From the Pandemic
May 13, 2024

As many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have spent the last year recovering from the impact of the pandemic, mom-and-pop retailers have struggled to regain their footing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Mexico-Based Aplazo Raises $70 Million for Omnichannel Payment Platform
May 13, 2024

Aplazo has raised $70 million in equity funding, including a $45 million Series B, to continue building its omnichannel payment platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Online Marketplaces Grab Auto Parts Share From Specialty Merchants
May 13, 2024

As shoppers increasingly purchase auto parts from third-party online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay, retailers and eCommerce merchants specializing in the category are seeing sales declines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Expensify Adds Unlimited Virtual Cards to Spend Management Platform
May 13, 2024

Expensify has added unlimited virtual cards to its spend management platform. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Shein Reportedly Rebuffed by National Retail Federation Ahead of IPO
May 13, 2024

Shein reportedly has some work to do if it wants to court the U.S. retail industry. 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 daily newsletter,...

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Squarespace to Go Private in $6.9 Billion Deal
May 13, 2024

Squarespace is going private in a $6.9 billion deal with private equity firm Permira. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Slowing Shopify Growth Spells Challenges for BNPL Partner Affirm
May 13, 2024

As Shopify’s growth slows down, its buy now, pay later (BNPL) partner, Affirm, is feeling the burn. 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...

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Temu Tepid About US Thanks to TikTok Turmoil
May 13, 2024

Chinese eCommerce company Temu is reportedly looking beyond the United States for business growth. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Sorry, Mom: Mother’s Day Shoppers Are Waiting to the Last Minute
May 11, 2024

Many shoppers are no longer planning out their Mother’s Day gifts weeks in advance — they’re increasingly waiting for the last minute, expecting to have whatever they want still available. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...