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Social Commerce
Trump Plans Talks With China to ‘Keep TikTok Alive’
February 20, 2025

President Donald Trump said he plans to negotiate TikTok’s future with China’s government. 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....

Loyalty & Rewards
Galileo Brings Co-Brand Debit Rewards to Hospitality Sector
February 20, 2025

Galileo Financial Technologies says it is launching a co-brand debit card program. 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...

Retail
Self-Serve Retail Rises on ‘Smart Commerce’ Technology
February 20, 2025

Self-serve commerce has come a long way since the concept was introduced almost 40 years ago by a company called CheckRobot. Developers back then were years away from being able to leverage the modern Internet and still decades away from artificial intelligence (AI), but the...

Retail
Neiman Marcus to Close One Dallas Location, Renovate Another
February 19, 2025

A Neiman Marcus store in downtown Dallas is reportedly set to close on March 31 after owner Saks Global received a notice from the landlord to terminate the occupancy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

eCommerce
eCommerce Grabs 17.9% of Overall Retail Sales in 2024’s Fourth Quarter  
February 19, 2025

The fourth quarter of 2024 capped a strong year for online retail sales, as holiday spending shifted to digital channels, capping a double-digit increase over the third quarter — and a nearly double-digit boost over last year’s levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

eCommerce
Etsy Prioritizes Mobile App and Loyalty Program to Up Consumer Engagement
February 19, 2025

In 2024, Etsy focused on strengthening its core offerings, specifically its mobile app and the launch of its new loyalty program, to retool customer engagement and increase purchase frequency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Shift4 Explores Tencent and Ant Pacts After Acquiring Global Blue
February 19, 2025

Payments company Shift4 acquired tax-free shopping provider Global Blue in a deal that represents about $2.5 billion in enterprise value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Ridesharing
Report: Rising Cost of Rideshare Services May Cause Lower Demand
February 19, 2025

The rising cost of rideshare services may lead to lower demand, according to a report released Tuesday (Feb. 18) by gig worker app provider Gridwise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFPB
Senate Democrats: Musk’s CFPB Dealings Present Ethical Conflict
February 19, 2025

A pair of Senate Democrats say they want to kick DOGE out of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 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...