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Payments Innovation
Why It’s Time for Corporates to Jump on the ISO 20022 Bandwagon
June 14, 2024

It might not get the amount of play that real-time payments, open banking and artificial intelligence get, but the global payments industry reached a milestone recently when the U.S. CHIPS network, one of the world’s largest dollar clearing systems, completed its migration to the ISO...

Retail
Walmart and Amazon Race to Digitize the Physical Store
June 14, 2024

As Walmart and Amazon compete to stay at the forefront of retail’s omnichannel transformation, the two industry giants are integrating digital technologies into physical stores, aiming to provide the most convenient, connected shopping experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Tracker Loses 3.8% Despite Affirm’s Rally on Apple Pay Tie-up
June 14, 2024

Affirm saw its stock rally 7.8% this past week, but the overall trend for the FinTech IPO Index was down, as the group sank 3.8%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
The One Thing All Parents Have In Common: They Don’t Scrimp on Baby Products
June 13, 2024

As consumers look for ways to cut back their retail spending, many are willing to make sacrifices on product quality, but not when it comes to buying products for their babies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Consumers Demand Discounts Even When Buying Diamonds Amid Inflation
June 13, 2024

As consumers continue to be concerned about their financial situations, shoppers are looking for deals and discounts even when making major purchases such as buying diamond jewelry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cross-border Payments
Wise Plans to Hike Its Payment Infrastructure Investment
June 13, 2024

Wise is upping its investment in payment infrastructure as its customer base grows. 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....

B2B Payments
AI, Virtual Cards, Embedded Lending Define This Week in B2B
June 13, 2024

B2B payments used to be defined by paper and processes. 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...

Retail
Convenience Stores Are Stepping up Their Personalization to Drive Loyalty
June 13, 2024

As convenience retailers compete for consumers’ loyalty, major players are leveraging shopper data to personalize their messaging, looking to drive deeper connections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

International
Foreign Card Use Brings US Dollars Back to Venezuela
June 13, 2024

Foreign credit card transactions are reportedly bringing more foreign currency into inflation-plagued Venezuela. 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....