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German Travel Booking Firms Prepare For Border Closures
March 16, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on travel companies all around the world, especially airlines, but other companies with travel-facing businesses are being adversely affected as well, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Planning For Recovery: Lessons Learned From China
March 16, 2020

In normal times, retailers plan for the holidays in July and August. These are not normal times. But it’s not too far afield for retailers to start planning ahead for normal times — or to envision what their businesses will look like 45, 60 or...

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EU Ministers To Meet Via Video On Virus’ Financial Hit
March 15, 2020

Mario Centeno, head of the Eurogroup of eurozone finance ministers, will head up a video conference meeting of European Union officials Monday (March 16) in an attempt to assess how to steer the economy back on track amid the coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reported. Get the...

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Giveaway Startup Lets People Trade Unwanted Stuff For eCurrency
March 12, 2020

The Belarus-based tech startup Giveaway has launched a marketplace platform to help people match up their unwanted stuff with others who are excited to get it, as reported on Thursday (March 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Android Users In India Can Use Alexa To Shop
March 12, 2020

Amazon has introduced a new voice shopping feature that’s powered by Alexa in India, in a bid to increase its presence in the country’s eCommerce market, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Wirecard, Grab Partner For Southeast Asia Money Transfers
March 11, 2020

German FinTech firm Wirecard is partnering with Southeast Asia’s “super app” Grab to facilitate payments and transfers, Wirecard announced on Wednesday (March 11).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Small Business Accounting Software FreshBooks Rolls Out In UK
March 11, 2020

With a continuation of its global expansion, small business accounting software maker FreshBooks has rolled out in the United Kingdom. The firm is also rolling out a new set of functions geared toward Biritsh business needs, Accounting Today reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Yes Bank’s Chaos Means No-Go For Payments
March 06, 2020

For digital payments, for eCommerce, when a bank gets interrupted … the impact is instantaneous and disruptive. 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...

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Coronavirus Update: US Consumers Hoard Supplies; JPMorgan Moves Its Traders Off Wall St; Retail Impact...
March 06, 2020

Despite policy banning coronavirus ads, Google is still showing them. 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 Today. By completing this...