SMBs
10 Ways SMBs Accessed and Used Credit in 2024
December 26, 2024

SMBs can have wildly different experiences accessing credit, PYMNTS Intelligence data reveals. This disparity is especially evident when comparing small businesses of different revenue brackets. SMBs generating more than $1 million in revenue are twice as likely to have access to business credit as those...

Opinion
’Twas the Night Before PYMNTS
December 25, 2024

A Holiday Poem   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, you agree to receive marketing...

Acquisitions
Perfect Corp. to Expand Virtual Try-On Applications With Wannaby Acquisition
December 24, 2024

Perfect Corp. plans to acquire Wannaby to expand Perfect’s virtual try-on technology solutions into new luxury market segments like shoes, bags and apparel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Saks Promises ‘Innovation and Growth’ After Completing Neiman Marcus Acquisition
December 24, 2024

Saks Global has completed its previously announced acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group for a total enterprise value of $2.7 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Healthcare
Anatomy Financial Raises $19 Million to Expand Billing Solutions for Healthcare Practices
December 24, 2024

Anatomy Financial has raised $19 million in a Series A funding round to expand its solutions that enable healthcare practices to convert their billing workflows from paper to digital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cryptocurrency
Allo Secures $100 Million Credit Facility to Expand Crypto Lending Platform
December 24, 2024

Allo has secured a $100 million bitcoin-backed credit facility to expand its platform that helps institutions and individuals participate in crypto lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Retailers Expect Higher-Than-Usual Return Rate as eCommerce Expands
December 24, 2024

As consumers finish up their holiday shopping for this year, retailers reportedly expect to see a lot of returns in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

artificial intelligence
Jet.AI Launches Agentic AI Model for Selecting and Booking Private Jets
December 24, 2024

Jet.AI has launched an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps customers select and book private jets. 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
Seasonal Jobs Shift to Fulfillment Centers as Consumers Shop Online
December 24, 2024

Seasonal jobs are reportedly shifting from retail stores to eCommerce fulfillment centers as businesses respond to consumers’ changing holiday shopping habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...