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Retail
Why Shein Thinks Quiet Luxury Will Drive More Sales
April 12, 2023

In recent years, the concept of quiet luxury has become a trend in the fashion industry. 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...

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Walmart Closes 4 Chicago Stores After Years of Losses
April 12, 2023

Walmart has shuttered half its Chicago stores while facing heavy competition for grocery customers. 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
‘Humbled’ VCs Turn to Middle East For Funding
April 12, 2023

As funding evaporates, venture capital firms are seeking an oasis in the Middle East. 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...

Digital Banking
Open Banking and Machine Learning Aid the Battle Against False Declines
April 12, 2023

Elizabeth Graham, product manager at Entersekt, said false declines carry significant risks for banks and merchants, where consumer loyalty is critical. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Embedded Finance Turns Checkout Into a Better Customer Experience for Brands
April 12, 2023

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Cross-border Payments
Cross-Border Remittances Go Omnichannel for Growth
April 12, 2023

Like other industries, the pandemic saw remittance customers shifting from traditional brick-and-mortar environments to the digital space, with some customers using an app to transfer funds and check exchange rates for the first time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payment Methods
Rising P2P Payments Driving Demand for More Seamless Money Movement Options
April 11, 2023

Call it peer-to-peer or person-to-person, but P2P is taking on new significance in a troubled economy where splitting the restaurant bill or lending your friend a few dollars is a big deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Inventory Data Hints at Summer Slowdown — and Main Street Merchant Markdowns
April 11, 2023

When goods pile up on shelves and in wholesale channels,  markdowns loom. 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...

Payment Methods
Meta Lets Brazilians Pay Local Merchants Via WhatsApp
April 11, 2023

Meta says Brazilian WhatsApp users can now use the messaging app to pay local businesses. 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,...