August 18, 2023
Australian Competition Watchdog Extends Qantas-Emirates Partnership
Qantas and Emirates have been given permission to continue their partnership for another five-year period. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given its final approval for the agreement....
August 17, 2023
Alipay Debuts ‘International’ Version of Mobile Payment App
Chinese payments platform Alipay has debuted an “International Version” of its app for overseas travelers to China. The new version, announced Thursday (Aug. 17), is designed to fulfill international travelers’...
August 17, 2023
Nubank’s Stock Dips After CEO Sells 3% of His Shares
Digital bank Nubank reportedly saw its shares dip after CEO David Velez sold a portion of his stake in the company. The stock fell by as much as 8.6% during...
August 17, 2023
SAP Concur Debuts Booking Experience as Travel Costs Climb
Travel/expense management platform SAP Concur is set to unveil a new booking experience. According to an announcement on Thursday (Aug. 17), the company will create an “end-to-end booking experience across...
August 17, 2023
Wealthy Travelers’ Vacation Spending Bumps Harrods Sales
Although inflation has improved, worries about prices continue to trouble 82% of consumers. The remaining 18%, however, might be playing a role in the increase in luxury spending seen at...
August 17, 2023
AP Automation and ‘Taking a Breath’ Are Key Defenses Against...
Check fraud is running rampant. In an interview with PYMNTS, Finexio Chief Commercial Officer Bill Fox and EverC Vice President Melissa Sutherland said many companies in the battle against fraudsters can benefit from a thorough examination...
August 16, 2023
NY Regulator Wants to Rein in ‘Abusive’ Prescription Drug Pricing
New York’s financial regulator wants to regulate the companies that help set prescription drug costs. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced Wednesday (Aug. 16) that it had...
August 16, 2023
Target’s Growth in Same-Day Services Shows Successful Omnichannel, Logistics Efforts
Target’s latest earnings results were notable for the general pullback in consumers’ spending on discretionary items and a continuing impact from retail theft. Elsewhere in the second-quarter 2023 results that were posted...
August 16, 2023
Robotaxis Ready to Become a Reality in San Francisco
Paid, driverless taxis are set to become a regular part of life in San Francisco. As Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (Aug. 16), Waymo and Cruise recently received permission from California regulators to offer that service, paving...
