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CFPB
CFPB Could Use Credit Reporting Act Against Data Brokers
August 16, 2023

America’s consumer watchdog wants to crack down on “data brokers” who collect and sell people’s personal information. 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...

Regulation
Report: DOJ Investigates Visa Merchant Practices
August 16, 2023

Visa is reportedly the target of a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into its tokenization practices. 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....

Regulation
NY Regulator Wants to Rein in ‘Abusive’ Prescription Drug Pricing
August 16, 2023

New York’s financial regulator wants to regulate the companies that help set prescription drug costs. 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,...

Retail
Target’s Growth in Same-Day Services Shows Successful Omnichannel, Logistics Efforts
August 16, 2023

Target’s latest earnings results were notable for the general pullback in consumers’ spending on discretionary items and a continuing impact from retail theft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
TJX Says Customer Traffic Drove 6% Sales Growth in Q2
August 16, 2023

TJX, the parent company of popular off-price retailers like T.J.Maxx and Marshalls, recorded 6% overall comparable sales growth in the quarter ending on July 29. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Why Firms Should Focus on Individuality to Build Their Own B2B Ecosystems
August 16, 2023

To play ball in today’s B2B landscape, firms need to home in on their advantage and build an ecosystem, or moat, around what is unique about them specifically. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Consumers Pivot to Online Pickup as Delivery Fees Rise
August 16, 2023

At the end of the day, consumers love conveniences that can make their lives incrementally easier, whether it’s the control and speed of self-checkout or the cut-down cooking times of ready-made meals. The high rate of buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) use in the United...

Payment Methods
Link Money and Alternative Airlines Introduce A2A Payment Option
August 16, 2023

Link Money and Alternative Airlines have joined forces to offer U.S. travelers a new and convenient way to pay for flights. 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...

Security & Fraud
Discord.io Shuts Down After Mass Data Breach
August 16, 2023

A massive data breach has shuttered  Discord.io, an online messaging platform used by Discord members. 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,...