News

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

Source: pymnts.com

TikTok CEO Headed To Washington To Discuss App Security Concerns

TikTok CEO Headed To Washington To Discuss App Security Concerns
TikTok CEO Headed To Washington To Discuss App Security Concerns
December 06, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

As suspicions surrounding the app’s ties to China continue to increase, TikTok chief Alex Zhu will meet with legislators in Washington, D.C. next week. U.S....

READ MORE >
Giving The Gift Of A Good Read – On Subscription
Giving The Gift Of A Good Read – On Subscription
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

Avid social media users know that soon, the annual wave of posts about Jólabókaflóð will start appearing on Facebook timelines, Instagram stories and Twitter feeds....

READ MORE >
Retail Pulse: Luxury Beauty Brands Revamp Stores; Glossier Opens Temporary Shops
Retail Pulse: Luxury Beauty Brands Revamp Stores; Glossier Opens Temporary Shops
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

Makers of luxury goods, as well as beauty firms, are aiming to bring in shoppers who are moving away from malls and other venues. Some...

READ MORE >
Consumers’ Growing Appetite For Order To Eat
Consumers’ Growing Appetite For Order To Eat
December 06, 2019  |  Today In Data

The convenience of mobile order delivery has spurred top-line growth for quick-service restaurants. And, increasingly, several of the marquee names in the space have devoted...

READ MORE >
Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
Retail Holiday Hiring Reflects Focus On eCommerce, Speed
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

With a greater emphasis on speed and online shopping, holiday hiring needs have changed amid shifting consumer preferences. Large retailers are set to hire approximately...

READ MORE >
H&M’s COS Brand Works With YCloset To Pilot Clothing Rentals
H&M’s COS Brand Works With YCloset To Pilot Clothing Rentals
December 06, 2019  |  Retail

To test out renting attire as eco-conscious shoppers rein in their purchases, H&M said its COS brand has collaborated with the Chinese subscription rental platform...

READ MORE >
Unwrapping Chipotle’s Evolving Digital Ordering Strategy
Unwrapping Chipotle’s Evolving Digital Ordering Strategy
December 06, 2019  |  ResTech

Fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill became one of the first major restaurant brands to pioneer the mobile ordering experience in 2008. Since then, it’s invested...

READ MORE >
On-Demand Payroll Leads B2B FinTech Funding
On-Demand Payroll Leads B2B FinTech Funding
December 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

This week saw B2B FinTechs targeting a range of pain points for business customers around the world, as investors put nearly $462 million in combined...

READ MORE >