BigTime Software, an operating platform for professional services organizations, has partnered with BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform, to bring online payment and financial management capabilities to its customers in Canada. This partnership aims to accelerate cash flow, streamline accounts receivable processes, and provide efficient online...
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a larger part of consumers’ day-to-day lives, many are leveraging the technology to figure out what food they are in the mood for. By the Numbers The latest installment of PYMNTS’ “Consumer Inflation Sentiment Report,” titled “Consumers Know What AI...
Around the world, brands have been addressing cost challenges by quietly reducing the amount of product per purchase — a move that can lose shoppers’ trust — and now Carrefour is firing back. The French grocer has been adding signs informing shoppers about which brands...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking into, and warning students about, the risks faced by students when entering into agreements with colleges for tuition payment plans. The regulator has released a report focused on these plans and the practices of school-based lenders. It will also continue gathering...
Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions has unveiled a suite of payment solutions tailored for financial institutions (FIs), aiming to help them enhance their client experience. The four new functionalities are designed to broaden and improve the offerings of FIs, making it easier for them to provide...
Fipto, a French treasury management FinTech, has secured 15 million euros ($16 million) in seed funding to enhance its platform. The platform allows companies to efficiently manage their corporate treasury and conduct international payments using both fiat and digital currencies, all powered by blockchain technology,...
For wealthy travelers, flying is reportedly no longer that important to Delta’s frequent flyer program. The airline had kept its SkyMiles loyalty program linked to flying as its competitors chose a different path: rewarding travelers for spending with their credit cards, The Wall Street Journal...
Nordstrom has made three executive leadership appointments within its merchandising and store organizations. Among these appointments is a newly created role: president of Nordstrom Rack stores, the fashion retailer said in a Wednesday (Sept. 13) press release. The chosen executives will begin their new positions...
Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while cutting back on luxury or non-urgent purchases. This shift in consumer behavior can pose challenges for businesses, particularly those that...
