Rocket Internet, the Samwer brothers’ startup incubator, is combining five of its regional ecommerce companies into a single business, Rocket announced on Thursday (Sept. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
MasterCard announced that it has selected the first class of 7 European start-ups to develop innovative commerce solutions as part of the inaugural MasterCard Start Path accelerator class, according to a company release.
Consumers lamenting their inability to send gourmet pears to potential paramours along with flowers received some good news Tuesday (Sept. 2). 1-800 Flowers has agreed to acquire gift basket makers Harry&David. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
If rumors are to be believed, and I think they are, Apple’s upcoming iPhone event on 9/9 will finally bring the company into the world of consumer payments. It’s not all that surprising really. Apple has a tendency to let markets mature a bit and...
Over the past week, PYMNTS.com’s brief’s coverage in this newsletter has spanned a broad variety of issues. In this column, we take a look at five common elements that link many of those stories, in essence making them the “trends of the week.” Get the...
Funding Circle, a U.K.-based peer-to-peer loans platform that lets small businesses connect with individuals for funding, has acquired U.S.-based stealth startup LeapPay to speed up its ability to approve loans, according to according to TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Uber gave burner iPhones and credit cards to contracted “brand ambassadors” as part of a campaign to sabotage Lyft’s launch in New York, The Verge reported on Tuesday (Aug. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Apple’s long-rumored iWatch will have to work as a fashion accessory, but more important are the implications of iOS-based wearables on the accessibility and ubiquity of data, suggests David Willson at Seeking Alpha. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
