What’s Hot

Merchant Innovation
Liquor Distributors Double Down On Drizly
May 13, 2015

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America – the trade association representing the largest liquor distributors in the United States – has acquired a minority stake in Drizly Inc. The investment comes as real-world liquor merchants are turning to the tech company – which has...

More Millennial Business Travelers Will Reach for Mobile Wallets, Says GBTA
May 13, 2015

New research released Monday (May 11) by the Global Business Travel Association’s research arm, in partnership with American Express, shows millennials are on the cutting edge of using newer methods of payment and travel-related data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
SME Alt Lenders Weaken Threat Against Big Banks
May 13, 2015

The discussion on small business lending largely focuses on the rise of alternative financers and their ability to offer SMEs an alternative to Big Bank rejections. But new findings from Biz2Credit’s Small Business Lending Index revealed that mainstream banks are actually approving SME borrowing applications...

Travel Managers Clash With Travelers’ Need For Convenience
May 12, 2015

Travel managers are employed by corporations to ensure that employee trips adhere to company policy and don’t waste money. The complicated task of travel and expense management is just one result of how businesses prioritize the tracking of employee spending while on a business trip....

B2B Payments
Customizing And Digitizing The Ocean Freight Game
May 12, 2015

Manufacturers are reaching out overseas for new business, and corporate buyers want the best deals, which often come from international sources. For a plethora of reasons, the supply chain has gone global, an innovators are looking at ways to erase some of the roadblocks that...

Employees Pit Airbnb Against Hotels
May 12, 2015

As it stands today, hotels are not particularly concerned with Airbnb, the on-demand accommodation service that lets individuals rent out their empty spaces. Some regulators have taken caution with the new firm, which launched operations in 2008, and the debate continues as to whether Airbnb...

B2B Payments
The Risks Of A Global Supply Chain Hit New Heights
May 12, 2015

The supply chain is more global than ever, but according to new research, it’s also riskier than ever, too. 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...

Baby Registry E-Tailer Showered With $2.25M
May 12, 2015

Cricket’s Circle, an eCommerce platform with product reviews on baby and maternity products which also does baby shower registries, received backing from investors in a $2.25 million seed round, reports TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Chinese Smartphone Maker Xiaomi Launches Online Bank
May 12, 2015

Having found success in China with its smartphone sales, Xiaomi is now looking to make money in an additional way: from money itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...