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Retail
Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
December 10, 2024

A federal judge has blocked Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the U.S. grocery market, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Macy’s Struggles and Its Bold New Chapter: Can the Iconic Retailer Make a Comeback?
December 10, 2024

In an era where department stores are losing their relevance, Macy’s — once a retail giant — finds itself at a crossroads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Unattended Retail
Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
December 10, 2024

Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. 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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Lord & Taylor to Return as eCommerce Site
December 10, 2024

Regal Brands Global reportedly plans to relaunch department store brand Lord & Taylor as a discount luxury eCommerce 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...

B2B Payments
Could Micropayments Be the Next Frontier for B2B Commerce?
December 10, 2024

Innovation is continually redefining the parameters of what’s possible in business-to-business (B2B) payments. 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....

Investments
Paidly Raises Funds to Expand Student Loan Benefit Platform
December 10, 2024

Student loan assistance FinTech Paidly is expanding its platform following a new funding round. 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...

Latin America
MercadoLibre and Nubank Get More Aggressive in LatAm Digital Banking Race
December 10, 2024

Who will become Latin America’s dominant digital banking force, MercadoLibre or Nubank? 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Yelp Adds AI-Powered Insights to Its Business Reviews
December 10, 2024

Online business directory Yelp has debuted several new features, including AI-powered insights to its reviews. 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,...

B2B Payments
BofA’s CashPro App Milestone Spotlights Treasury’s Digital Evolution
December 10, 2024

The days of chief financial officers and treasury teams being tethered to desktops or waiting for approvals via email are over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...