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Retail
Pre-Purchase Testing and Flexible Payments: Shaping the Future of Retail Transactions
December 23, 2024

As consumers rely more on online shopping, the importance of optimizing the payment process has never been more evident. With peak shopping periods like the holidays driving even higher consumer demand, retailers are focusing on pre-purchase testing and offering flexible payment options to ensure smooth...

Retail
Nordstrom Founding Family Takes Retailer Private in $6 Billion Deal
December 23, 2024

The Nordstrom family now owns the department store chain bearing their name. 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...

Regulation
UK Financial Authorities to Improve Cooperation on National Payments Vision
December 23, 2024

Four financial authorities in the United Kingdom said they are working to improve their cooperation and will revise their agreement as the government pursues its National Payments Vision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Regulation
Trump Signals Plans to Keep TikTok Running in US
December 23, 2024

Could TikTok have a future in the U.S. under a new administration? 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...

eCommerce
India Forms ‘Tip of the Spear’ for Global eCommerce Growth
December 22, 2024

The world’s most populous country is also one of the most attractive for eCommerce investors. 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,...

Social Commerce
Bluesky Clouded by Scammers as Social Platform’s Popularity Grows
December 22, 2024

Bluesky’s rising popularity in the social media space is not without growing pains. 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
Was Your Favorite Holiday Tradition Once a Marketing Campaign?
December 21, 2024

From candy canes to Christmas cards, the year-end holiday season is steeped in traditions that often feel timeless. 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...

Security & Fraud
FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
December 20, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive information security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
UAE-Based CredibleX Raises $55 Million to Expand Embedded Finance Solutions
December 20, 2024

UAE-based startup CredibleX has raised $55 million in a seed round to grow and broaden its embedded finance solutions for small- to medium-sized business (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...