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Visa’s PayWorks Acquisition, Amazon’s Prime Day Top This Week’s News
Visa’s PayWorks Acquisition, Amazon’s Prime Day Top This Week’s News
July 19, 2019  |  The Weekender

We hope you had a great week, and that you didn’t miss any important news from the world of payments and commerce. The PYMNTS Weekender, as...

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The Amazon Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker: Prime Day And Its Aftermath 
The Amazon Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker: Prime Day And Its Aftermath 
July 19, 2019  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

Most weeks, the tale of Amazon and Walmart’s ongoing battle for the larger share of the consumer’s whole paycheck is a fairly evenly run race. Stumbles...

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Amex Q2 Billed Business Gains 5 Percent YOY
Amex Q2 Billed Business Gains 5 Percent YOY
July 19, 2019  |  Earnings

American Express posted results that largely met expectations for the second quarter, based on continued card spending and loan growth. Get the Full Story Complete...

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DTC Bikes In A Box, For The IKEA-Level DIYer
DTC Bikes In A Box, For The IKEA-Level DIYer
July 19, 2019  |  Retail

Buying a bicycle shouldn’t be an overly challenging task for a consumer, but often shapes up to be one, particularly if one doesn’t happen to...

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How Pay Advances Affect The Retail Industry
How Pay Advances Affect The Retail Industry
July 19, 2019  |  Retail

In the gig economy, early payment—not just ease or speed—can be a differentiator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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In UK, (Some) Large Firms Suspended from Prompt Payment Code  
In UK, (Some) Large Firms Suspended from Prompt Payment Code  
July 19, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In the UK, several large publicly traded companies have been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for late payments.  Separately, Tipalti debuts a new offering...

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B2B Investors Target Supply Chain Friction
B2B Investors Target Supply Chain Friction
July 19, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Not every startup in this week’s B2B Venture Capital Roundup provided full visibility into how much it raised, but more than $150 million in new...

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CFPB Report: One In Four Consumers Have Debt In Collections
CFPB Report: One In Four Consumers Have Debt In Collections
July 19, 2019  |  Debt

More than a quarter of consumers have one debt in collections, according to data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A large swath of that is...

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Capital One Beats On Q2 Earnings Amid Card Momentum
Capital One Beats On Q2 Earnings Amid Card Momentum
July 18, 2019  |  Earnings

Capital One’s domestic card business delivered strong results and continued to increase momentum, the bank said on Thursday (July 18). The financial institution (FI) said...

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