Wag news and trends

Wag! to Acquire Dog Food Advisor in $9M Deal
Acquisitions // January 03, 2023

Wag! Group plans to buy Dog Food Advisor from Clicks and Traffic for $9 million.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Wag! Goes To The Dog(ecoin)s, Via BitPay
Cryptocurrency // June 16, 2021

The pet services platform Wag! announced on Wednesday (June 16) that it has begun accepting cryptocurrency through BitPay, including — fittingly enough — Dogecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Why Wag! Is Turning To Instant Payouts To Keep Dog Walkers On The Move
Disbursements // April 05, 2021

Rising pet adoptions have led to a growing demand for gig workers who provide services for new furry friends. But finding the right help now hinges on being able to pay freelancers via mobile and in real time. In the latest Disbursements Tracker, David Cane,...

Today In Payments: Mastercard Invests $100 Million In Airtel Africa; DoorDash-Olo Suit Highlights Delivery Economics
News // April 01, 2021

In today’s top news, Airtel Africa is valued at $2.65 billion after closing a $100 million deal with Mastercard, and DoorDash is suing business partner Olo for allegedly years of overcharging. Plus, SPAC deals hit a record $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2021....

Interviews & Exclusives
Wag! CEO: We Want to Be the ‘Pup’ Button on Your Phone

August 28, 2023
Everyone and their sibling seems to have a pet right now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

The Week In Payments: N26 Ups Debit Rewards, Wag Sags And Bill Ready Goes To...

December 13, 2019
There was no lack of action in the wild world of payments and commerce this week. In the running toward things column, there was German challenger bank N26’s big push into...

Quick Reads
Wag! to Acquire Dog Food Advisor in $9M Deal

January 03, 2023
Wag! Group plans to buy Dog Food Advisor from Clicks and Traffic for $9 million.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Wag! Goes To The Dog(ecoin)s, Via BitPay

June 16, 2021
The pet services platform Wag! announced on Wednesday (June 16) that it has begun accepting cryptocurrency through BitPay, including — fittingly enough — Dogecoin. Get the Full Story Complete the...

SoftBank Parts Ways With Dog-Walking Startup Wag

December 10, 2019
SoftBank is giving up on the dog-walking startup Wag after investing $300 million two years ago, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Monday (Dec. 9). Wag CEO Garrett Smallwood...

SoftBank CEO Vows WeWork Blunder Won’t Happen Again

November 06, 2019
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son calls his company’s decision to save WeWork “an exception” that won’t happen again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...