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New Study: Consumers Would Rather Tap Their Cards Than Wave Their Wallets
New Study: Consumers Would Rather Tap Their Cards Than Wave Their Wallets
September 01, 2021  |  Payment Methods

As more cardholders use contactless technology, new PYMNTS data show that fewer are using mobile wallets. The reason given by most consumers is convenience. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Crypto.com Unveils Beta Recurring Payments Tool
Crypto.com Unveils Beta Recurring Payments Tool
September 01, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto.com on Wednesday (Sept. 1) launched a beta version of a recurring payments feature for the company’s Pay merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Walmart Leverages Digital Ordering Boom with 25-Brand Ghost Kitchens
Walmart Leverages Digital Ordering Boom with 25-Brand Ghost Kitchens
September 01, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart is delving further into the ghost kitchen space, opening a location with up to 25 restaurant brands in Rochester, N.Y. Ghost Kitchen Brands announced...

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TurboTax Maker Intuit Could Acquire MailChimp for $10B+
TurboTax Maker Intuit Could Acquire MailChimp for $10B+
September 01, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Intuit, the company that makes QuickBooks and TurboTax, is in talks to purchase MailChimp, the email marketing platform, in a deal that could be worth...

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Retailers Turn to Clothing Rental as Consumer Acquisition Tactic
Retailers Turn to Clothing Rental as Consumer Acquisition Tactic
September 01, 2021  |  Retail

When looking for apparel online, it can often be difficult to discern how a piece of clothing might look or fit — or even if...

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VR Experiences Help ‘Captivate and Keep’ Consumers at Retail Locations
VR Experiences Help ‘Captivate and Keep’ Consumers at Retail Locations
September 01, 2021  |  Retail

With online shopping ubiquitous and delivery options getting faster, it may be hard for some consumers to justify going to a crowded store or shopping...

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Consumers Are Skeptical, Custom Suits Go Virtual, Walmart Leans on Gap Home
Consumers Are Skeptical, Custom Suits Go Virtual, Walmart Leans on Gap Home
September 01, 2021  |  Today In Data

IZOTTI is taking some of the intimidation out of buying custom-made suits. Plus, Walmart still struggling to make its mark in home furnishings, and two-thirds...

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Revolut’s US Credit Card Strategy Puts NeoBank Up Against New Challengers 
Revolut’s US Credit Card Strategy Puts NeoBank Up Against New Challengers 
September 01, 2021  |  Digital Banking

In its bid to make more inroads into the United States and to differentiate itself from its digital banking peers, the U.K.’s Revolut is setting...

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Walmart to Add 20K Supply Chain Workers
Walmart to Add 20K Supply Chain Workers
September 01, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart is working to help improve bottlenecks in the global supply chain by hiring 20,000 employees to work in distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation...

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