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Payment Methods
Split Payments May Boost Merchants’ Private-Label Card Momentum
March 19, 2024

For closed-loop systems — merchant-specific cards — split-payment options may spark both interest and momentum. 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,...

Investments
Marc Lore’s ‘Super App of Mealtime’ Wonder Raises $700 Million
March 19, 2024

Wonder has raised $700 million to continue building “the super app of mealtime.” 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
DOJ Targets ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Tech Startups
March 19, 2024

A top federal prosecutor is reportedly targeting startups that defraud investors ahead of going public. 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,...

Banking
‘Co-opetition’ Helps Banks and FinTechs Embrace Digital Innovation
March 19, 2024

Conventional wisdom might hold that the great digital shift has shaken up banking, spurring financial institutions to innovate and push new offerings through digital channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Payments Innovation
New Study Shows Big Gap Between Open Banking Interest and Use
March 19, 2024

Open banking payments appeal to consumers. Nearly half of respondents in PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study are highly willing to use them for at least one type of expense, including monthly bills, groceries or subscriptions. These payments offer a secure and convenient way to pay merchants...

IPO
Report: Encyclopaedia Britannica Considering June IPO, $1 Billion Valuation
March 18, 2024

Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. is reportedly aiming for a valuation of about $1 billion in its previously announced initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Biometrics
Biometrics Streamline Age-Sensitive Transactions as Privacy Concerns Persist
March 18, 2024

Biometric technologies have garnered increasing attention and adoption in recent years, transforming the authentication and digital identification landscape across various industries.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

eCommerce
Amazon, FedEx Explored Enhancing Return Process for Online Shoppers
March 18, 2024

For years, the working relationship between Amazon and FedEx has been a little unpredictable. Once, the two corporate behemoths enjoyed a symbiotic partnership, but in 2019, they drifted apart, eventually cutting ties altogether in what one Amazon executive labeled a “conscious uncoupling at its finest.” ...

Retail
DoorDash Says Consumers’ Instant Demand Now Includes Beauty Products
March 18, 2024

As DoorDash aims to shift its focus from just restaurant delivery to on-demand fulfillment overall, the aggregator is expanding its beauty selection to drive adoption of its non-consumable offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...