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Republic First Sold to Fulton in Latest Regional Bank Failure
April 28, 2024

Philadelphia-based lender Republic First Bancorp has been sold after being seized by regulators. 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...

Retail
NRF Takes Gloves Off in Swipe Fee Settlement Objection Filing
April 28, 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) on Friday (April 26) asked a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit over swipe fees charged to merchants to process Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Social Commerce
TikTok General Counsel Steps Down to Fight Ban
April 28, 2024

TikTok’s general counsel is stepping down to focus on fighting a pending U.S. ban. 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....

Investments
General Catalyst Reportedly Raises Nearly $6 Billion for Tech Firms
April 28, 2024

Venture capital (VC) operation General Catalyst has reportedly raised almost $6 billion for technology startups. 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....

Social Commerce
Ex-Barclays CEO Bob Diamond Chairs TikTok Challenger Triller
April 28, 2024

The former CEO of Barclays is now chairing TikTok challenger Triller. 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...

Social Commerce
Influencer Brands Are Getting Ready for a TikTok-Less Future
April 27, 2024

G.R.W.M. (that’s “get ready with me”) for a major change in the social commerce landscape, because the pending TikTok ban in the United States could be make-or-break for all the brands that have built their following on the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Banking
Earnings Put Spotlight on Banks’ Full-Scale Digital Transformation
April 26, 2024

The shift toward digital channels in financial services shows no signs of slowing down, as evidenced by the latest earnings results from incumbent banks and financial services providers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
April 26, 2024

Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. 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...

Retail
Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
April 26, 2024

Tired of proverbially picking their way through online resale marketplaces, consumers are looking for more streamlined secondhand shopping experiences that more closely resemble the ease and simplicity of buying new. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...