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Faster Payments
Pathward and TabaPay Expand Collaboration on Faster Payments Solutions
October 26, 2023

Pathward and TabaPay announced an expanded partnership to enhance Pathward’s suite of faster payments solutions. 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,...

Ridesharing
Uber and Waymo Launch Fully Autonomous Rides in Phoenix
October 26, 2023

Fully autonomous rides are now available to Uber customers in Phoenix via a partnership of the ride-hailing platform and Waymo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Leatherman on Why Premium Products Need Loyalty Programs
October 26, 2023

Loyalty programs have become ubiquitous, creating a crowded marketplace. Given this landscape, how can a brand introduce its loyalty solution and differentiate itself?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Barbie’s New Role: Picking up Mattel’s Toy Sales 
October 26, 2023

In the playful world of toys, Mattel wound up its engines and announced a 9% increase in its third-quarter 2023 net sales, reaching $1.92 billion, with Barbie being the star of the show, alongside Hot Wheels.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Why Ulta Beauty Is Polishing Its Portfolio With a Wellness Boost
October 26, 2023

Ulta Beauty is looking to give its retail therapy experience a wellness boost and has announced its plan to extend its in-store wellness areas to over 1,330 locations across the country.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Return Fees Mean Lost Business for 1/3 of Companies
October 26, 2023

Online return fees appear to be both a blessing and a curse for retailers. 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...

Cross-border Payments
ISO 20022, Open Banking Will Transform Cross-Border Payments
October 26, 2023

Nilesh Dusane, global head of institutional payments at Amazon Web Services (AWS), told Karen Webster that there’s one common refrain among financial institutions (FIs) and payment companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Payments Innovation
‘What’s Next’ for Payments in 2024 and Beyond? Citi Says Invisible Payments (Finally)
October 26, 2023

With 2024 right around the corner, Vineeth Subramanyam, managing director and global head of Spring by Citi, told Karen Webster that the unstoppable push toward personalization and automation in payments will take a cue from innovations stretching back into the early days of the millennium. Get the...

B2B Payments
The Easiest Way for Suppliers to Lose Business Is With Manual AR
October 26, 2023

It’s said that change is the only constant in business, but that doesn’t mean firms need to consistently adapt to every new trend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...