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Investments
Mynt Raises $23 Million to Expand Spend Management Solution in Europe
December 11, 2024

Mynt, a spend management solution focused on Nordic small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), raised 22 million euros (about $23 million) in a Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payment Methods
Why Payment Choice Can Make or Break Retail’s Holiday Season
December 11, 2024

There are more than a few factors tied to success during the holiday season. To put it mildly, the season is as much about stress as it is about giving. Merchants are tallying up the sales at the (virtual) registers as their transaction volumes take...

Payments Innovation
Mapping the Money: Why Payments Innovation Starts With the Customer Journey
December 11, 2024

As companies mull updates to their payments processes, the changes required to automate and digitize those (sometimes) analog interactions can prove daunting — and costly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Google Cloud and Swift Partner on AI Model Training
December 10, 2024

Google Cloud and Swift are working together to develop a secure, privacy-preserving solution for financial institutions that use federated learning techniques. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
December 10, 2024

A federal judge has blocked Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the U.S. grocery market, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Macy’s Struggles and Its Bold New Chapter: Can the Iconic Retailer Make a Comeback?
December 10, 2024

In an era where department stores are losing their relevance, Macy’s — once a retail giant — finds itself at a crossroads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Unattended Retail
Tech Provider Cantaloupe Debuts Vending Machine Alternative Smart Stores
December 10, 2024

Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. 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...

Retail
Lord & Taylor to Return as eCommerce Site
December 10, 2024

Regal Brands Global reportedly plans to relaunch department store brand Lord & Taylor as a discount luxury eCommerce platform. 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...

B2B Payments
Could Micropayments Be the Next Frontier for B2B Commerce?
December 10, 2024

Innovation is continually redefining the parameters of what’s possible in business-to-business (B2B) payments. 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....