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PYMNTS AM Radar: Amazon Vs Shopify; WhatsApp Office; Digital LatAm; Crime-as-a-Service; Main Street Recovery
April 21, 2022

It’s Thursday (April 21), and Shopify is nipping at Amazon’s heels, making the eCommerce behemoth rethink its relationship with merchants. Meanwhile, WhatsApp wants to move beyond social and into the office. Here’s what else should be on your radar this morning.  Get the Full Story...

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Today in Food Commerce: Popeyes Gears up for Drive-Thru Growth; Just Eat Takeaway Considers Grubhub...
April 20, 2022

Today in food commerce, Popeyes announces plans to expand its double drive-thru footprint, while Grubhub parent company Just Eat Takeaway looks into selling the aggregator. Plus, grocers leverage automation to tackle supply chain challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Today in Food Commerce: Chipotle Introduces Venture Fund; eGrocery Lowers Cost Barriers
April 19, 2022

Today in food commerce, Chipotle announces a $50 million fund to back Series B stage restaurant technology companies, while grocery delivery transitions to a wider audience. Plus, a French court rules against Deliveroo’s treatment of freelance workers, and Steve Jackson, president and CEO of restaurant...

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Today in Food Commerce: Mobile Grocery Adoption Soars; Restaurants Automate Operations
April 18, 2022

Today in food commerce, PYMNTS data reveal that consumers’ adoption of mobile grocery is growing significantly by the month, while restaurants in the United States focus their innovation strategies on increasing operational efficiency. Plus, Uber Eats teams up in with Rakuten in Japan to expand...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Shopping with Bitcoin; Office Makeover; Subscription Model Facelift; Fighting Fraudsters; DOJ Tightens...
April 18, 2022

It’s Monday, April 18 and today is tax day. While you can’t pay your taxes in cryptocurrency, your eCurrency gains are taxable. But if you haven’t sold your bitcoin or Ethereum and are a bit short on cash dollars, you can always join the 51%...

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Today in Food Commerce: Restaurants Take on Metaverse; Walmart Retains Grocery Advantage
April 14, 2022

Today in food commerce, restaurants open virtual locations in the metaverse, while frictionless checkout comes to sporting arenas. Plus, PYMNTS data show Walmart maintaining its lead over Amazon in food sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CoutLoot Debuts Wholesale Platform for Indian SMBs
April 13, 2022

Social commerce platform CoutLoot has rolled out a new wholesale platform aimed at small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India, Economic Times reported Wednesday (April 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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5 Things to Start Your Day: Checkout as an Experience; Remote Work to the Rescue;...
April 12, 2022

It’s Tuesday (April 12), and while the Labor Department has no good news to share — prices were 8.5% higher in March than a year ago — there is always a silver lining somewhere. Like in technology and in cryptocurrency wallet automation, for example. Read...

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5 Things to Start Your Day: Retail Therapy; All-in-One Payments; Pocket MRIs; Rent-a-Tech; Programmable Money
April 11, 2022

Happy Monday (April 11), and welcome the beginning of another week. Although war and inflation still top the news, when the going gets tough, the tough still go shopping. Here are five things to start your day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...