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Retail
From Sneaker Obsession to D2C Success: How Richard Brown Built Proof Culture
November 15, 2024

Proof Culture founder and CEO Richard Brown’s love of sneakers began long before he ever thought of turning his passion into a direct-to-consumer business. He vividly remembers the thrill of getting his first pair of LA Gears when he was a kid, carefully laying them...

Retail
Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
November 15, 2024

With a nod to digital engagement and the fast-approaching holiday shopping season, Levi’s launched the Levi’s Jeans Fit Guide in Germany, using Amazon Alexa technology to help shoppers find the right style and size without trying on jeans. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fintech Investments
Sezzle and Expensify Jump After Earnings to Spur 4.3% FinTech IPO Index Rally
November 15, 2024

Stocks took a breather on Thursday (Nov. 14), but the general trend of the FinTech IPO Index was up and to the right. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Regulation
Report: FTC to Investigate Allegedly Anti-Competitive Practices at Microsoft
November 14, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly set to investigate allegedly anti-competitive practices at Microsoft’s cloud computing 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...

Delivery
Starbucks App Now Includes DoorDash-Powered Delivery
November 14, 2024

Starbucks now offers access to delivery powered by DoorDash through its own app. 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....

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The Mantra This Week in B2B: Integrate, Automate and Secure
November 14, 2024

Today’s B2B businesses want digital solutions to deliver efficiency without compromising on security. 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....

B2B Payments
Unlimit and Pagaloop Form Small Business Expense Management Pact
November 14, 2024

FinTech company Unlimit has launched a collaboration with Latin American B2B payments platform Pagaloop. 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...

Investments
Thrive Capital Reportedly Weighing $1 Billion Databricks Stake
November 14, 2024

Thrive Capital is reportedly in discussions to invest $1 billion in analytics software maker Databricks. 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....

Regulation
Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
November 14, 2024

European regulators say Booking.com must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). 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...