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Security & Fraud
Former Apple Buyer Sentenced to Prison for $17 Million Fraud
April 28, 2023

A former Apple buyer has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the company of $17 million. 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...

Mobile Commerce
Mobile Devices Take Center Stage in Consumer’s Everyday Transactions
April 28, 2023

At one time, it seemed like only the most tech-forward or foolhardy were conducting financial transactions over smartphones, as they were then viewed as less secure than personal computers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

IPO
Possible Jio Financial Services IPO Opens India’s Digital Front Door for Investors
April 28, 2023

The door opens for investors to bet on the digital front door, in India. 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...

Delivery
Shipt Sees Same-Day Delivery Opportunity in Business Travelers
April 28, 2023

Shipt is seizing on business travelers’ demand for familiarity to drive same-day delivery adoption. 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...

Retail
eBay Takes on The RealReal With Certified Brand Program
April 28, 2023

Despite the setback caused by its investment in Cudoni, a resale platform startup that was forced to shut down due to lack of traction, eBay confirmed during its earnings call on Wednesday (April 26) its continued commitment to doubling down in the category. The company...

Social Commerce
Pinterest Inks Deal With Amazon Ads to Fuel Shoppable Content 
April 28, 2023

In an effort to create more shoppable content, Pinterest has inked a multiyear deal with Amazon Ads to enhance the platform’s offering of relevant products and brands, and notably marks Amazon’s status as Pinterest’s first third-party advertising partner.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Amazon Cuts Back on Free Returns While Walmart Gives Away Free Memberships
April 28, 2023

For Amazon and Walmart customers, convenience is key for each step — everything from ordering to paying to receiving a delivery order or picking up goods — and few things are more convenient than free services. Amazon Prime and Walmart+ offer members free deliveries, free...

Retail
Merchants Offering Discounts and Support to Bed Bath & Beyond Customers
April 28, 2023

Merchants are working to gain business that used to go to Bed Bath & Beyond. 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,...

Banking
Silicon Valley Bank and FedNow Highlight Need for Reliable Payments Infrastructure
April 28, 2023

Banks and FinTechs are re-examining what needs to change after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. 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,...