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Investments
Kindred $130 Million Fund ‘Laser-Focused’ on Early-Stage Rounds
April 20, 2023

Venture capital (VC) firm Kindred has debuted a $130 million fund targeting early-stage companies. 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...

B2B Payments
Nitra Adds Free Walmart Business+ Trial to Its Cardholder Benefits
April 20, 2023

Nitra is now offering its cardholders a free six-month trial to Walmart 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, PYMNTS Today....

Retail
Can Loyalty Programs Save Struggling Retailers From Bankruptcy?
April 20, 2023

In the pandemic era, loyalty programs proved to be an effective strategy to retain customers even while maintaining physical distance. 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
Snap and Men’s Wearhouse Bring Augmented Reality to Prom Season
April 20, 2023

For Men’s Wearhouse, this year’s prom theme is “augmented reality.” 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...

Retail
IKEA Investing $2.2 Billion to Expand Omnichannel Capabilities in US
April 20, 2023

IKEA is expanding its omnichannel capabilities with its biggest investment in four decades in the United States. 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...

Retail
Shopping Social Network Flip Challenges Honesty in Reviews
April 20, 2023

On the surface, Flip, a shopping social network, provides consumers with brutally honest reviews — an element of the shopping experience that has been scarce in the retail industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Report: Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy Is Imminent
April 20, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond is reportedly within days of declaring bankruptcy following a failed fundraising effort. 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...

Faster Payments
Speed Could Drive Demand for Open Banking Payments
April 20, 2023

Expectations for faster payments are rising, thanks to increased banking innovation and accelerated eCommerce adoption. As the United States readies for the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service rollout, the speed of payments is moving toward instant transactions. Speed-seeking consumers are growing used to the added convenience...

IPO
SeatGeek Reportedly Files Confidentially for IPO Amid Events Industry Boom
April 19, 2023

SeatGeek has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO). 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...