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General Catalyst Reportedly Raises Nearly $6 Billion for Tech Firms
April 28, 2024

Venture capital (VC) operation General Catalyst has reportedly raised almost $6 billion for technology startups. 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....

Social Commerce
Ex-Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Chairs TikTok Challenger Triller
April 28, 2024

The former CEO of Barclays is now chairing TikTok challenger Triller. 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 form, you agree to...

Social Commerce
Influencer Brands Are Getting Ready for a TikTok-Less Future
April 27, 2024

G.R.W.M. (that’s “get ready with me”) for a major change in the social commerce landscape, because the pending TikTok ban in the United States could be make-or-break for all the brands that have built their following on the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Banking
Earnings Put Spotlight on Banks’ Full-Scale Digital Transformation
April 26, 2024

The shift toward digital channels in financial services shows no signs of slowing down, as evidenced by the latest earnings results from incumbent banks and financial services providers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
April 26, 2024

Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. 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...

Retail
Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
April 26, 2024

Tired of proverbially picking their way through online resale marketplaces, consumers are looking for more streamlined secondhand shopping experiences that more closely resemble the ease and simplicity of buying new. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Social Commerce
ByteDance Says It ‘Doesn’t Have Any Plan to Sell TikTok’
April 26, 2024

ByteDance reportedly will not sell its U.S. TikTok business, even if it loses its legal battle 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
Amazon Announces Prime Day’s Return as Shoppers Flock to Seasonal Deals
April 26, 2024

With consumer spending increasingly motivated by deals and seasonality, Amazon is gearing up for its tenth-ever Prime Day savings event, as Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, announced via LinkedIn Friday (April 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Adds 3% as Oportun Soars on Preliminary Quarterly Results
April 26, 2024

For the companies populating the FinTech IPO Index, earnings have been part of the continuing avalanche of headlines this past week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...