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eCommerce Giants Make Headway Crafting Services Across Merchant Marketplaces
February 21, 2024

For eCommerce giants — Walmart, Amazon and Shopify are among the most visible examples — the continued surge in online shopping has given momentum to efforts to craft merchant marketplaces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payments Innovation
Roblox Game Developer Earnings Leap 19% in 2023
February 21, 2024

Roblox game developers earned a record $741 million in 2023. 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 form,...

eCommerce
Half of Online Shoppers Demand Easy Checkout Experiences
February 21, 2024

As merchants look to attract eCommerce customers, offering a simple, convenient checkout journey can be key to shopper acquisition and loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Spektr Raises $5.4 Million to Expand Automation-Led Compliance Solution
February 21, 2024

Spektr came out of stealth and announced it raised 5 million euros (about $5.4 million) in a seed 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...

Retail
US Smartphone Sales Dip 10% as Consumers Delay Upgrades
February 21, 2024

According to data from Counterpoint Research, U.S. consumer demand for smartphones fell 10% in January. 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...

Investments
Simetrik Raises $55 Million to Enhance B2B Financial Automation Platform
February 21, 2024

Simetrik, a B2B financial automation platform founded in Colombia in 2019, raised $55 million in a Series B 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....

eCommerce
Cart.com Launches Order Management Software for Merchants
February 21, 2024

Cart.com now offers its order management software solution as a standalone product. 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...

B2B Payments
BVNK Gets Electronic Money License to Expand Operations and Customer Support
February 21, 2024

B2B payments platform BVNK announced that its electronic money institution (EMI) license is now live in Europe. 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...

Retail
Marc Lore’s Wonder Opens in Walmart as Supermarkets Seize Restaurant Occasions
February 21, 2024

Wonder is opening a store-in-store within a Walmart, a move that comes as grocery retailers increasingly seek out opportunities to capture more of consumers’ mealtime spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...