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Retail
Texting Connections: Companies Drive Conversations Into Conversions, Vibes Says 
August 17, 2023

In today’s economy, retailers are on a perpetual quest to connect with their consumers in more meaningful ways. In this pursuit, the focus has shifted toward leveraging the channels where consumers are already engaged.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Payment Methods
JPMorgan: Embedded Payments Build New Business Models That Challenge Competitive Norms
August 17, 2023

In the darkest days of the pandemic, businesses scrambled to confront supply chain pressures and meet consumers on their mobile devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cross-border Payments
Aleph Launches Dedicated Unit for Cross-Border Payments and Credit Underwriting
August 16, 2023

Aleph, a global enabler of digital advertising, has launched Aleph Payments, a dedicated unit aimed at simplifying cross-border payments and credit underwriting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Round2 Capital Supports Betterspace’s Expansion Into New Industries
August 16, 2023

European investment firm Round2 Capital has invested a seven-figure amount in Betterspace, a provider of hotel management platforms. 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...

CFPB
CFPB Could Use Credit Reporting Act Against Data Brokers
August 16, 2023

America’s consumer watchdog wants to crack down on “data brokers” who collect and sell people’s personal information. 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...

Regulation
Report: DOJ Investigates Visa Merchant Practices
August 16, 2023

Visa is reportedly the target of a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into its tokenization practices. 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
NY Regulator Wants to Rein in ‘Abusive’ Prescription Drug Pricing
August 16, 2023

New York’s financial regulator wants to regulate the companies that help set prescription drug costs. 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,...

Retail
Target’s Growth in Same-Day Services Shows Successful Omnichannel, Logistics Efforts
August 16, 2023

Target’s latest earnings results were notable for the general pullback in consumers’ spending on discretionary items and a continuing impact from retail theft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
TJX Says Customer Traffic Drove 6% Sales Growth in Q2
August 16, 2023

TJX, the parent company of popular off-price retailers like T.J.Maxx and Marshalls, recorded 6% overall comparable sales growth in the quarter ending on July 29. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...