October 02, 2023
CE 100 Index Gains 0.4% as Roblox Drives Fun Pillar...
The third quarter’s over. And after a week that saw the CE 100 Index gain 0.4%, the year-to-date gains stand at about 19.4% — significant but trailing the NASDAQ benchmark. ...
September 29, 2023
Gen Z Consumers Are Subscription Boxes’ Biggest Fans
As retail subscriptions woo consumers of all ages, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that, for providers that follow the surprise box model, Generation Z is the most likely to get on board....
September 29, 2023
Wonder Nabs Blue Apron for $103 Million Amid Meal Delivery...
As competition for consumers’ meal delivery spend heats up across businesses ranging from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites and major food brands to restaurants and aggregators, Wonder is now set to acquire...
September 29, 2023
Report: Character.AI Seeking Funding at Valuation Exceeding $5 Billion
Character.AI, a startup focused on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbot technology, is reportedly in discussions to raise funding that could value the company at over $5 billion. The startup...
September 29, 2023
Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
With the holiday season on the horizon, retail behemoths such as Walmart and Amazon are preparing to capture the attention and spending of consumers across the globe. Notably, this festive...
September 29, 2023
Blend, Huize Help FinTech IPO Index Notch 0.2% Gain in...
A volatile week on Wall Street is bringing the third quarter to a close. And for the FinTech IPO Index, the slight gains of 0.2% came as platforms and international...
September 28, 2023
Chuck E. Cheese Enters Walmart Aisles as Restaurants Broaden Scope
Chuck E. Cheese is the latest restaurant brand to make a play for consumers’ grocery spending as, across the industry, eateries look to capture more of consumers’ day-to-day food budgets....
September 28, 2023
Banks Tap Virtual Cards to Help Businesses Streamline Expense Management
Businesses have long relied on debit and credit card transactions, but digitization is ushering a new era of more secure electronic payment options, such as virtual cards, in the business-to-business...
September 28, 2023
Flutterwave CEO: African Consumers Need Faster and Secure Payments to...
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has all the tools for success in today’s connected global economy. But despite its economic prowess, restricted access to foreign currencies remains a major hurdle that...
The Subscription Commerce Tracker®, done in collaboration with Recurly, details how the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a rise in software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscriptions for businesses and consumers.
