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Retail
Walmart Launches Traveling Tour to Promote Fashion Products and Services
September 06, 2024

Walmart has launched a traveling tour that will promote the fashion products and services the retailer offers in stores and online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Amazon Counters Walmart’s Grocery Lead With Third-Party Delivery Play
September 06, 2024

As Amazon looks to shrink Walmart’s lead in food, the eCommerce giant is expanding its presence in third-party grocery delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

IPO
Lending Platforms Results Mixed Ahead Of Rate Cuts; FinTech IPO Index Slips 3%
September 06, 2024

The just-completed shortened trading week heralds the beginning of Fall, and September’s here. 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....

Faster Payments
70% of US Consumers Feel Stressed About Personal Finances
September 06, 2024

In today’s competitive job market, traditional benefits like retirement plans and paid time off are falling short as workers demand immediate access to their earnings. Rising financial pressures and living costs are driving this shift, pushing employers to adapt or risk losing top talent. Get...

Investments
Sedric Raises $18.5 Million for AI-Powered Compliance Platform for Financial Institutions
September 05, 2024

Sedric AI has raised $18.5 million in a Series A funding round to continue developing and promoting its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered compliance platform for financial institutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Investments
Drip Secures $113 Million to Grow Digital Trade Finance Platform
September 05, 2024

Drip Capital has secured $113 million in new funding to develop new products and to accelerate the growth of its digital platform for trade finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Thoma Bravo Becomes Giant Tech Investor, Steers Clear of Blockchain
September 05, 2024

Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner Orlando Bravo said Thursday (Sept. 5) that while blockchain technology has promise, he and his firm are steering clear of companies and products in that space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Loyalty & Rewards
DOT Launches Inquiry Into Rewards Programs of 4 Airlines
September 05, 2024

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched an inquiry into the rewards programs of the four largest U.S. airlines, saying it aims to protect customers from practices that are potentially unfair, deceptive or anticompetitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Partnerships, Payments and Process Improvements
September 05, 2024

The future of B2B payments lies in automation, not 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...