News

View the latest news and breaking news today for Payments, Commerce, Retail, Mobile Order, and Technology at PYMNTS.com

Source: pymnts.com

Facebook Asks FTC Head For Recusal In Antitrust Case
Facebook Asks FTC Head For Recusal In Antitrust Case
July 14, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Facebook is asking Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan to recuse herself in an antitrust case, the second Big Tech company in as many weeks...

READ MORE >
Dickey’s ‘Wing Boss’ Virtual Kitchen Brand Goes Physical As Dining Returns
Dickey’s ‘Wing Boss’ Virtual Kitchen Brand Goes Physical As Dining Returns
July 14, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With consumers returning to restaurants for on-premise dining at record rates, the restaurants that have debuted virtual brands during the pandemic are at a crossroads....

READ MORE >
BNPL Space Gets Crowded As Apple Pay Later Enters Fray
BNPL Space Gets Crowded As Apple Pay Later Enters Fray
July 14, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) landscape is getting ever more crowded. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

READ MORE >
Facebook Pay Available Off Facebook, Starting With Shopify In August
Facebook Pay Available Off Facebook, Starting With Shopify In August
July 14, 2021  |  Social Commerce

The cozy and consolidated universe of payment and digital wallet providers got a little less comfortable on Wednesday (July 14) after social media giant Facebook...

READ MORE >
Google Launches New Tools To Help Travel Industry Rebound
Google Launches New Tools To Help Travel Industry Rebound
July 14, 2021  |  Travel Payments

Google is launching new tools to help the travel industry as the sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, per a Wednesday (July 14) blog post...

READ MORE >
Swirl Launching Live Jewelry Shopping Pilot With GIVA In India
Swirl Launching Live Jewelry Shopping Pilot With GIVA In India
July 14, 2021  |  Retail

Interactive and live video commerce software service provider Swirl is launching a pilot program with online silver jewelry retailer GIVA that will integrate Swirl’s platform...

READ MORE >
The Rise Of Digital Platforms And Experiences
The Rise Of Digital Platforms And Experiences
July 14, 2021  |  Today In Data

Angi is formalizing its “Angi Key” membership program, which gives enrolled clients a discount on home services in exchange for a flat yearly fee. In food and beverage,...

READ MORE >
Walmart Aims To Revamp Regional Distribution Network With Robotics
Walmart Aims To Revamp Regional Distribution Network With Robotics
July 14, 2021  |  Retail

Amid changing consumer habits and the digital transformation reshaping the retail sector, Walmart is collaborating with robotics and automation firm Symbotic to revamp its regional...

READ MORE >
Amazon, Dollar General Lead Retail Hiring Surge Within Tricky Labor Market
Amazon, Dollar General Lead Retail Hiring Surge Within Tricky Labor Market
July 14, 2021  |  Retail

While the quintessential image of a shopkeeper hanging a “Help Wanted” sign in their store window has become an increasingly common occurrence this year, what...

READ MORE >