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Emagia Launches B2B Payments Orchestration Platform for Global Enterprises
April 16, 2024

Emagia has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to streamline business-to-business (B2B) payments orchestration for global enterprises. 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...

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LVMH Sees Aspirational Consumers Pulling Back on Luxury Amid Inflation 
April 16, 2024

With the moderately well-off shopper spending differently than the high-earner, luxury brands are seeing aspirational shoppers forced to give up their favorite indulgences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Investments
Kotakt.io Gets $47 Million From Goldman Sachs for AI-Driven Healthcare
April 16, 2024

Health systems technology firm Kontakt.io has raised $47.5 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) solution. 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...

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Finmid Raises $37 Million to Enable Embedded Financing in Europe
April 16, 2024

Finmid has emerged from stealth and announced it has raised 35 million euros (about $37 million) to expand its embedded financing solution to businesses across Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payment Methods
Instant Payments Fuel Tipping’s Digital Evolution
April 16, 2024

From restaurants to rideshare platforms and hospitality, the rise of digital tipping is reshaping how consumers express gratitude for service. This shift toward digital gratuity represents more than just convenience — it’s a reflection of broader societal changes, impacting both employee retention and transactional consumer...

B2B Payments
Lendica and EBizCharge Partner on Embedded Business Credit Solution
April 16, 2024

Lendica and EBizCharge have partnered to launch an embedded business credit solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Shoppers Strain Under Burden of Ongoing CPG Price Hikes
April 16, 2024

As leading consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands continue to raise their prices slowly but persistently, shoppers who are on the fence are looking for more affordable options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Consumers Say Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Was Stronger Than Walmart+ Week
April 16, 2024

Last month, Amazon introduced its first-ever Annual Big Spring Sale. Whereas Amazon’s Prime Days events are designed to woo Amazon subscribers into filling their shopping carts with merchandise, the Big Spring Sale was the first Amazon event to cater to non-subscribers as well. Get the...

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Transaction Network Services Debuts Payment Platform
April 16, 2024

Payments infrastructure provider Transaction Network Services (TNS) has launched payment and network solution Complete Commerce.  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...