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Canada’s GoFor Introduces ‘Shop Local’ Delivery Effort In Several US Cities
Canada’s GoFor Introduces ‘Shop Local’ Delivery Effort In Several US Cities
February 24, 2021  |  Retail

Ottawa, Canada-based logistics marketplace GoFor Industries has rolled out a “Shop Local” initiative in Washington, D.C.; Nashville, Tennessee; Memphis, Tennessee; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Baltimore,...

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Easing Blockchain’s Introduction To The Global Payments Ecosystem
Easing Blockchain’s Introduction To The Global Payments Ecosystem
February 24, 2021  |  B2B Payments

As corporates continue to find themselves inspired by surging bitcoin values and a massive crypto haul by Tesla, the digital currency ecosystem is beginning to...

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Corporate Card Technologies Tackle Barriers For End-Users
Corporate Card Technologies Tackle Barriers For End-Users
February 24, 2021  |  B2B Payments

While commercial card adoption is often about driving value for business end users, the technology can also offer a means of overcoming key barriers for...

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Embedded Finance Targets The Small Recruiting Business Niche
Embedded Finance Targets The Small Recruiting Business Niche
February 24, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses, which collectively form the foundation of the U.S. economy, continue to wade through market volatility, many with dwindling chances of survival. Get the...

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eCommerce IT Platform Shippo Raises $45 Million; Now Valued At $495 Million
eCommerce IT Platform Shippo Raises $45 Million; Now Valued At $495 Million
February 24, 2021  |  Delivery

Shippo, the eCommerce IT platform, has raised $45 million in new funding, according to a company blog, now being valued at $495 million. Get the...

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Advance America Teams With Western Union For Money Transfer Tools
Advance America Teams With Western Union For Money Transfer Tools
February 24, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Financial services platform Advance America is partnering with cross-border payment firm Western Union Company to expand its suite of payments solutions. Get the Full Story...

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NY Fed Economists: ‘This Time is Different’ Compared To Great Recession
NY Fed Economists: ‘This Time is Different’ Compared To Great Recession
February 24, 2021  |  Economy

No two recessions are exactly alike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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B2B Companies Navigate Tricky Cross-Border Marketplaces And Payments  
B2B Companies Navigate Tricky Cross-Border Marketplaces And Payments  
February 24, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Say the words “online platform,” and most people in the payments and commerce business will instantly rattle off a few marquee names: Amazon. Airbnb. Alibaba....

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Using Security To Create A More Inclusive Payments Ecosystem
Using Security To Create A More Inclusive Payments Ecosystem
February 24, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

For all the customization in the digital-first economy, the actual technology that powers it is pretty much “one size fits all” when it comes to...

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