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Retail
Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
October 27, 2023

The rising cost of candy has reportedly led consumers to rethink their Halloween plans. 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...

Investments
Twinco Capital and BBVA Spark Join Forces on Trade Finance
October 27, 2023

Supply chain FinTech company Twinco Capital has secured an additional 50 million euro ($53 million) facility with BBVA Spark, a banking unit for high-growth and innovative companies, to help small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in emerging countries access trade finance. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Social Commerce
Report: X Aims to Challenge YouTube, LinkedIn, PR Newswire
October 27, 2023

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly setting its sights on challenging YouTube and LinkedIn as it expands its business lines into video and hiring. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to Sell 1 Million Shares
October 27, 2023

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and his family plan to sell 1 million shares of JPMorgan stock. 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
Shein and Authentic Brands Partner on Co-Branded Forever 21 Collection
October 27, 2023

Fast-fashion platform Shein and brand portfolio owner Authentic Brands Group have formed a partnership that will bring the Forever 21 brand to Shein’s platform. 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...

eCommerce
Walmart and Amazon Use AI in Battle for Third-Party Sellers
October 27, 2023

Amazon and Walmart aren’t just battling for the eCommerce crown. They’re also locked in an artificial intelligence (AI) rivalry to woo third-party sellers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
How a Farmers Market Experience for Pets is Driving Sales
October 27, 2023

Pet parents today have elevated their expectations when it comes to caring for their furry companions. Beyond mere ownership, pets are now considered beloved family members, and as such, their care and well-being have taken center stage.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Consumers Blurring Lines Between In-Store and Online Grocery Shopping
October 27, 2023

Consumers are buying their groceries both online and in-store, a phenomenon known as hybrid purchasing, and this reality is set to upend retailers’ strategies. According to the “Changes in grocery shopping habits and perceptions,” a PYMNTS Intelligence study, 39% of U.S. grocery consumers shopped groceries...

Regulation
Companies Need to Be ‘Adaptive’ and ‘Curious’ in 2024 as Regulations Loom
October 27, 2023

Kathryn McCall, chief legal and compliance officer at Trustly, said that as 2023 gives way to 2024, there are a few simple truths governing payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...