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eCommerce
7 in 10 Main Street SMBs Use the Same eCommerce Platforms
January 04, 2024

An online presence is a must for any business today, and online sales require a platform that allows consumers to have an easy, quick and reliable shopping experience. But building your own platform is expensive and takes time, making it impossible for many small and...

Cross-border Payments
Unlocking Trapped Liquidity Is Holy Grail for Cross-Border B2B Payments
January 04, 2024

Taking the friction out of cross-border payments is fundamental to spurring global growth.  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....

Investments
Bumper Raises $48 Million to Expand BNPL for Car Repair
January 04, 2024

Bumper, a FinTech that lets customers fund car repairs in installments, raised $48 million. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Visa Debuts Web3-Centric Loyalty Rewards
January 04, 2024

Visa has introduced a rewards program designed to connect with consumers in virtual spaces. 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....

Retail
What Retailers Are Doing to Make Returns Less Annoying 
January 04, 2024

Many (79% of shoppers under 30 to be exact) find returns to be a cumbersome undertaking. Consequently, brands and retailers are implementing seamless return procedures to create a pleasant customer experience. This approach is crucial as the holiday return season is underway.  Get the Full...

Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Adds Copilot Button to Keyboards
January 04, 2024

Microsoft is putting its artificial intelligence Copilot tool at users’ fingertips. 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
David’s Bridal Plays Long Game to Weddings by Targeting Proms
January 04, 2024

David’s Bridal, a big player in wedding attire since 1950, has faced challenges over the years. In 2018, it filed for bankruptcy to handle debts and adapt to industry shifts. After overcoming that, the company faced more problems when the pandemic delayed weddings and changed...

eCommerce
Report: TikTok Targets $17 Billion in US eCommerce Volume
January 04, 2024

TikTok reportedly hopes to expand its U.S. eCommerce business to $17.5 billion this year. 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...

Banking
National Australia Bank Says Real-Time Cash and Working Capital Management Among 2024’s Banking Megatrends
January 04, 2024

Several megatrends are shaping financial services, Nilesh Dusane, global head of institutional payments at AWS, and Shane Conway, executive general manager of transaction banking, enterprise payments and asset servicing at National Australia Bank, told Karen Webster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...