Started in 1970 as the environmental movement got organized, Earth Day is now more than a symbolic celebration, as environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues factor more and more into the financial decisions of tens of millions of Americans. ESG is now central to planning...
Synovus Bank announced Thursday (April 21) it has agreed to buy a 60% stake in Qualpay, a company whose cloud platform lets merchants and independent software vendors add payment features to software or websites. Synovus is based in Columbus, Georgia, and Qualpay is based in...
The connected economy saw big news on several fronts this week, with buzz around Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover bid, Meta disclosing its plans for commerce in the metaverse, Goldman Sachs getting ready to launch checking accounts, and Amazon surpassing Walmart in retail spend. Bessemer Venture...
While in-store sales saw a resurgence in 2021, online spending continues to flourish in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Last year, eCommerce sales in the U.S. alone rose 14% year over year to hit $871 billion, while a surge in online and mobile payments...
Despite in-store sales making a comeback in 2021, online spending continues to grow since the pandemic’s onset in 2020. eCommerce sales in the United States alone rose 14% year over year to reach $871 billion in 2021. Moreover, a surge in online and mobile payments adoption...
To be recognized versus rivals, eCommerce brands must offer diverse and seamless payments, in a safe and compliant manner. In the latest "Payments Orchestration Playbook," Yulia Drummond, CEO of Voda Swim, explains the role of payments orchestration in helping online merchants strike this balance.
Online spending volume has expanded in the past few years, with the value of digital payments worldwide expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% between 2021 and 2028. This includes both business-to-business (B2B) and consumer-facing payments, presenting intriguing new opportunities...
The economy, it seems, has turned on a dime in just a few weeks. We’re facing the triple threat of inflation, rising interest rates, and the pressures on consumers grappling with high gas prices as they navigate uncertain times. On top of that, data shows...
Square launched a pair of software products that will help businesses in Ireland increase their sales and build customer loyalty in a few clicks, according to a Thursday (March 10) company press release. Square Marketing and Square Loyalty are now available as separate subscriptions for...