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Retail
Adidas Bets on Sports and All Things ‘US-Centric’
May 01, 2023

Adidas will increase its focus on sports in the U.S. to propel its stateside business. 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
Companion Pet Service Taps AI to Gain Market Share Over Chewy, Petco
May 01, 2023

More often than not, pet parents are willing to take extensive measures to guarantee their pets are given optimal care and attention, which entails providing them with the necessary essentials to flourish. This is shared sentiment among big pet players like Chewy, Petco, Mars, and...

Loyalty & Rewards
Chase Powers New Rewards for Amazon Prime Visa Cardholders
May 01, 2023

Chase and Amazon have introduced new rewards and cash back opportunities for Amazon Visa cardholders. 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...

Banking
FDIC Sells Failed First Republic Bank to JPMorgan
May 01, 2023

After weeks of creeping to the edge of collapse, First Republic Bank is no more. 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
How Buyers Answer ‘When Will I Get Paid?’ Comes Down to Leverage, Says Billtrust CFO
May 01, 2023

The buyer-supplier dynamic is undergoing a modern transformation. 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, you...

Loyalty & Rewards
How Experience-Driven Credit Card Rewards Can Win Gen Z, Millennial Loyalty
May 01, 2023

Brits love rewards and place loyalty programs among the top factors considered when choosing where to shop, PYMNTS research has shown. And it’s no different in the credit card space, said Tim Chong, co-founder and CEO at U.K. credit card startup Yonder, where customers are...

Retail
Crocs Banks on Collaborations to Boost D2C Sales of Heydude
April 30, 2023

Crocs’ better-than-expected Q1 results are currently being attributed to the increasing consumer interest in casualization, comfort, sustainability, and personalization. During Q1, the comfort footwear company, which includes the Crocs and Heydude brands, revealed robust direct-to-consumer (D2C) growth for both labels. Crocs’ D2C revenue increased by...

International
China Seeks Spike in Travel and Shopping Following Pandemic
April 30, 2023

China is reportedly seeing a sharp increase in post-COVID travel and consumer activity. 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....

Banking
Report: JPMorgan and PNC Among Bidders for First Republic
April 30, 2023

PNC and JPMorgan Chase were reportedly among the bidders vying to own First Republic Bank. 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...