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eCommerce
Chewy Leverages Autoship Subscription to Gain Share From Brick-and-Mortar
March 20, 2024

As online retail subscriptions gain share from physical stores, Chewy is leveraging its Autoship auto-fill program to win customers from its more traditional competitors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
Are Brick-and-Mortar Bank Branches Cool Again?
March 20, 2024

Digital banking is all the rage, right? Who can resist the convenience of using a bank app to balance accounts while waiting for the barista to brew a cup? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Hermès Faces Antitrust Suit Around Birkin Handbag Sales Practices
March 20, 2024

French luxury house Hermès faces an antitrust lawsuit in California around its Birkin handbags. 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...

eCommerce
Diverse Product Selection Key for D2C Success, Says Grove CEO
March 20, 2024

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands look to win customers’ loyalty in an increasingly crowded eCommerce landscape, Grove Collaborative contends that those that can meet more of consumers’ day-to-day needs have a better shot at holding their own against retail giants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Regulation
Ethereum Foundation Faces Investigation by Undisclosed ‘State Authority’
March 20, 2024

The Ethereum Foundation, a Swiss nonprofit at the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem, is reportedly under investigation by an undisclosed “state authority.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

eCommerce
AutoSettle Launches Car-Buying Platform in Australia
March 20, 2024

FinTech startup AutoSettle launched a platform to improve the vehicle-buying process in Australia. 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
Tracking Big Tech’s Responses to the EU’s DMA Gatekeeper Requirements
March 20, 2024

Under the EU’s Digital Market Act (DMA), which is intended to increase competition in the digital economy, Big Tech innovations — coming from both the U.S. and abroad — are finding themselves reshaped as companies scramble to comply with the new set of regulations which...

Investments
PayPal-Backed NX Technologies Raises $24 Million to Streamline Automotive Payments
March 20, 2024

NX Technologies raised 22 million euros (about $24 million) in a Series B funding round led by PayPal Ventures. 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...

Retail
Consumers Demand More Guidance From Jewelers Amid Budgetary Pressures
March 20, 2024

As financial pressures prompt consumers to make difficult decisions about what they can afford when it comes to luxuries such as diamonds, Signet Jewelers is seeing increased demand for assistance and consultation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...