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The Revival of Card-Linked Offers Rides on Receipts and Better Data

The Revival of Card-Linked Offers Rides on Receipts and Better Data
The Revival of Card-Linked Offers Rides on Receipts and Better Data
July 11, 2022  |  Data

Card-linked offers earned a bad rep for lack of relevance and basic customer knowledge, but that’s set to change in 2022 and going forward as...

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As Food Costs Soar, Small Independent Grocers Still Have One Advantage
As Food Costs Soar, Small Independent Grocers Still Have One Advantage
July 11, 2022  |  Retail

As headwinds ranging from skyrocketing inflation to unprecedented supply chain challenges to a difficult labor market buffet the grocery industry, independents have plenty to be...

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CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
July 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Up, up and …. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Community Loans Plug Funding Hole for Africa’s Mobile Money Agents
Community Loans Plug Funding Hole for Africa’s Mobile Money Agents
July 11, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Whether it’s offering bill payments, airtime recharge, funds transfer or remittance services to customers, mobile money agents play a pivotal role in providing access to...

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Feature-Rich Brazilian Merchants Struggle to Raise Consumers’ Awareness
Feature-Rich Brazilian Merchants Struggle to Raise Consumers’ Awareness
July 08, 2022  |  eCommerce

Merchants in Brazil are some of the most innovative in the world, offering a wider range of choice in how their shoppers can shop, pay...

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Embedded Payments Pegged to Power ‘Transition Economy’ for Next Decade
Embedded Payments Pegged to Power ‘Transition Economy’ for Next Decade
July 08, 2022  |  Innovation

We’re living in an age of change, according to Conversion Capital Sole Founder and General Partner Christian Lawless. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Payments Are Digital Passport for Businesses Seeking Access to LatAm Consumers
Payments Are Digital Passport for Businesses Seeking Access to LatAm Consumers
July 08, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Some people equate an end to the pandemic with completion of the digital shift. They obviously haven’t visited Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and...

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Cybersecurity Firms Challenge ‘Professional Fraudsters’ With Customer-Friendly Protections
Cybersecurity Firms Challenge ‘Professional Fraudsters’ With Customer-Friendly Protections
July 08, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Is “fraudster” a title or job description of some kind? Perhaps it should be, because when shopping or sending money online, you’re never totally sure...

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EU Retailers Pivot to Seamless One-Click Checkout With Choice
EU Retailers Pivot to Seamless One-Click Checkout With Choice
July 08, 2022  |  Retail

Shopping cart abandonment — an online retailer’s worst nightmare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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