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Retail
Social Media Influencers Behind Lavish Wedding Comeback
November 20, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically reshaped the landscape of weddings, giving rise to the trend of micro weddings. These smaller-scale celebrations, with trimmed guest lists and downsized ceremonies, were the choice during times of uncertainty and restrictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Retailers Rethink Promotions Ahead of Shopping’s ‘Super Bowl’
November 19, 2023

Some retailers are reportedly reexamining their promotional strategies to stave off a muted holiday season. 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,...

Banking
Blackstone Top Bidder for Signature’s Commercial Property Loans
November 19, 2023

Private equity group Blackstone is reportedly the leading bidder for Signature Bank’s commercial property loans. 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...

B2B Payments
PayMate Launches in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia
November 19, 2023

Digital B2B payments firm PayMate is now doing business in Singapore, Australia and Malaysia. 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...

Retail
Bed Bath & Beyond Investor Blasts Company’s ‘Poor Behavior’
November 19, 2023

JAT Capital isn’t done with Bed Bath & Beyond after demanding the removal of its CEO. 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...

Social Commerce
Advertisers Flee X as Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear’ Lawsuit
November 19, 2023

Major advertisers continue to flee X following Elon Musk’s approval of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. 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...

Retail
Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
November 18, 2023

While the holiday season brings a myriad of traditions and festivities, one of the quirkiest yet arguably beloved is the ugly sweater phenomenon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payment Methods
Fed to Raise Payment Services Prices 1.8%, but FedNow Unaffected
November 17, 2023

The Federal Reserve Board has announced price changes for 2024 that will raise the price for established, mature services by an average of 1.8%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

eCommerce
Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
November 17, 2023

The third quarter is far enough behind us that some of the last few data points as to how consumers fared — at least from June to September, and at least in terms of what they spent online — are in. Get the Full Story...