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Online Marketplaces or Banks? Consumers Torn on Trusted Keeper of Secure Payments Credentials
Online Marketplaces or Banks? Consumers Torn on Trusted Keeper of Secure Payments Credentials
February 15, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

In recent years, friction in the payments process has remained despite attempts to make payments as seamless as possible. Most consumers would rather not reenter...

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Inflation Gives Banks Opening to Become Consumers’ Trusted Financial Adviser, Says Truist
Inflation Gives Banks Opening to Become Consumers’ Trusted Financial Adviser, Says Truist
February 14, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

More consumers are struggling with their finances and budgeting. A recent survey found that 55% of Americans are in a difficult financial position, up 37%...

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Digital Wallets Used More by High Earners, BNPL More by Middle Class
Digital Wallets Used More by High Earners, BNPL More by Middle Class
February 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As the economy’s digital shift continues, eCommerce growth in Q4 2022 stands above pre-pandemic projections for this period and is on its way to returning...

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Super Bowl Offers Grocers and Restaurants a Much Needed Buying Boost
Super Bowl Offers Grocers and Restaurants a Much Needed Buying Boost
February 11, 2023  |  Retail

This year, the Super Bowl will bring a surge of food spending despite overall belt-tightening. The event is a major occasion for food sales —...

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Saving Failed Payments Key to Securing Subscriber Lifetime Value
Saving Failed Payments Key to Securing Subscriber Lifetime Value
February 10, 2023  |  Subscriptions

New research has revealed a staggering gap in the number of subscription companies that track customer lifetime value, which ironically is one of the key...

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Billtrust CEO: ‘Operating System for Business Payments’ Aims to Double in Size
Billtrust CEO: ‘Operating System for Business Payments’ Aims to Double in Size
February 09, 2023  |  Accounts Receivable

Much has changed in the two months since Sunil Rajasekar became CEO of Billtrust. “Depending on who you talk to,” he told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster,...

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Google Pay Ditches the CVV With Virtual Card Numbers for Amex Holders  
Google Pay Ditches the CVV With Virtual Card Numbers for Amex Holders  
February 07, 2023  |  Google

Autofill solved a lot of problems for eCommerce — especially friction at checkout. Peeyush Ranjan, vice president and general manager of Google Pay, told Karen...

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Car IQ Raises $15M to Drive the Future of Machine-to-Machine Payments Using Cars
Car IQ Raises $15M to Drive the Future of Machine-to-Machine Payments Using Cars
February 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Tomorrow’s connected ecosystem will leverage machine-native wallets, enabling authenticated machine-to-machine transactions across various commercial settings. No people necessary. That’s the vision of Sterling Pratz, CEO at...

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Consumer Shopping Data Shows Troubling Signs For Grocery Stores’ Future
Consumer Shopping Data Shows Troubling Signs For Grocery Stores’ Future
February 06, 2023  |  Retail

Will Grocery Stores Go the Way of the Department Stores? If grocery store executives want to see what their industry could look like over the...

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