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Investments
Carlyle and Insight Partners Invest in Supply Chain Firm Exiger
December 19, 2023

Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle and global software investor Insight Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to provide majority investment in Exiger, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm focused on helping corporations, government agencies and banks manage supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Why Sally Beauty Is Investing in Free Services for Frugal Customers
December 19, 2023

Beauty retailer Sally Beauty has introduced Licensed Colorist OnDemand, a digital consultation service allowing individuals to confidently color their hair with recommendations from licensed professionals. The service, available for free, aims to address the education gap surrounding at-home hair color.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Ebay to Take on Poshmark, The RealReal for Luxury Resale Spend 
December 19, 2023

In a bid to draw consumers to its eCommerce platform, eBay is exploring new retail avenues. 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...

Retail
Farfetch Acquired by Korean eCommerce Giant Coupang
December 19, 2023

Struggling luxury retailer Farfetch has been purchased by Coupang, the South Korean eCommerce giant. 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...

Faster Payments
Interoperability Will Fuel Instant Payments’ Scalability 
December 19, 2023

Nothing is harder to break than an established habit. 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 form,...

Loyalty & Rewards
15% of Cardholders Cite Rewards for Increased Credit Card Spending
December 19, 2023

Bank-issued credit cards, owned by nearly 200 million individuals in the United States, have become an essential financial tool amid inflation and rising costs, providing relief to households navigating a challenging economic environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Win-Win Relationships Show AP and AR Automation Is a Must, Not a Maybe
December 19, 2023

In an uncertain economy, cash-on-hand matters more than ever. 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 form,...

Security & Fraud
Versatile Credit Enhances Fraud Screening With Prove Identity Integration
December 19, 2023

Versatile Credit has integrated with Prove Identity to both enhance its fraud screening and streamline its customer onboarding experience. 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...

eCommerce
Shopee Acquires Blu’s Local Credit Arm, Grows Presence in Brazil
December 18, 2023

Shopee, an eCommerce firm owned by Singapore-based Sea, is expanding its presence in Latin America with the acquisition of the local credit arm of Brazilian FinTech company Blu. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...