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U.S. public listings or sales of technology companies brought $582.5 billion to their investors and employees during the 12-month period that started September 2020, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Between July and September, 93 companies filed initial public offerings (IPOs), direct listings, or merger deals with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), more than in any […]

New York City is not the only major metropolitan area becoming crowded with micromobility-powered grocery delivery companies promising the fastest order fulfillment. Major Russian technology company Yandex has now launched its 15-minute grocery delivery service in London, according to a Moscow Times report Thursday (Oct. 14). The service, branded Yango Deli, follows Yandex grocery delivery […]

Jana Partners has taken a stake in Macy’s Inc. and is pushing the retailer to separate its $8 billion eCommerce business from its traditional brick-and-mortar business, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Oct. 14), citing sources. Investors have eyed Macy’s eCommerce business as a potential target and spinoff, some of the sources told the news […]

UnitedHealth Group and Walgreens each reported fiscal growth and ongoing strategic expansions of their respective connected healthcare ecosystems during quarterly earnings calls on Thursday (Oct. 14). For UnitedHealth Group (UHC), Q3 2021 revenues of $72.3 billion are up 11.1% year over year to reach $7.2 billion, in what the company called “balanced, double-digit growth at […]

Whether the spate of back-office changes was forced, rushed or a long time coming, the ongoing shift to digital business payments has seen companies of all sizes come to appreciate the broader benefit their conversions have set in motion. Survey feedback shows a sizable majority of chief financial officers believe the greatest benefit of the […]

The CBD and wellness company Grove, Inc. says it has launched a new division designed to acquire Amazon and eCommerce businesses. Called Upexi, this offshoot is designed to “take direct aim at the Amazon Aggregation market,” the company said in a news release Thursday (Oct. 14), with plans to “enter the market as a desirable […]

As restaurants struggle to meet the demands required to keep staffed with qualified employees, major brands are looking for ways to use technology to reduce their labor needs. Domino’s Pizza, the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant with more than 18,000 stores around the world, is investing in in-restaurant technologies that will optimize the […]

Once in a while, an old adage may be tweaked a bit. Watch what people do, not what they say, goes the saying. We’ll amend it here to: “Watch what people say, and what they do.” And if recent remarks on the state of Big Tech from Margrethe Vestager, European Commission executive vice president and commissioner, […]

It would soon be eight unicorns and counting on the African continent, following the successful listing of leading Africa-focused telecom infrastructure provider, IHS Towers, on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday (Oct. 14). Read more: Andela Unicorn Status Increases Buzz Around Africa’s Startup Scene The London-headquartered firm has priced the sale of 18 million […]

Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins will likely play a more noticeable role in the future global payments ecosystem, as consumers and businesses increasingly embrace cryptocurrencies and investments in digital currencies continue to gain ground.  Related: NEW REPORT: Capturing the Global Cryptocurrency Payments Opportunity According to a recent PYMNTS report on global cryptocurrency use, the potential of stablecoins […]

Digital payments platform AeroPay has joined forces with cannabis eCommerce provider Jane Technologies Inc. to enable digital payments through AeroPay for the more than 2,100 dispensaries and 300 companies selling products through Jane’s online marketplace, according to a Thursday (Oct. 14) press release. The cashless, contact-free payment method allows cannabis customers to digitally pay for […]

American spending dropped slightly between August and September, according to Visa’s newest findings from its Spending Momentum Index. The figures, released on Thursday (Oct. 14), showed that the SMI was 108.5 in September, down 1.1 points from the previous month. But with the SMI reading above 100, it’s a sign that consumers are still spending […]

eCommerce banking platform Juni announced Thursday (Oct. 14) it has raised $73 million in Series A funding that it plans to use to boost its employee count to more than 120 people and launch an integrated credit line offering, according to a Tech.Eu report. Juni’s platform integrates with banks and payment providers to automate several […]

The Federal Reserve System, along with the Business Payments Coalition (BPC) and 115 industry organizations, is working to speed the adoption of digital payments by establishing new standards for electronic remittance data that can be used to build a virtual network for delivering e-invoices. So far, 73 organizations have joined the payments industry effort that […]

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced that it will build a chip manufacturing plant in Japan to boost its production levels during the global semiconductor shortage that’s affecting industries of all types, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The new Japan factory is TSMC’s latest expansion, with the world’s largest contract chipmaker […]

When the Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series, it was against all odds — and yet, the first commercial after the final out was advertising championship merchandise available to be shipped within one day. Brian Rainey, CEO of on-demand manufacturing company Gooten, said this is possible because of the underlying infrastructure set up to […]

Walgreens is doubling down on its investment in healthcare offerings, with executives saying that the future of the pharmacy retail chain is dependent on making medical care easier for connected consumers. One of the key strategies for growth, CEO Roz Brewer told investors and analysts during a presentation on Thursday (Oct. 14), is building “a […]

Shopping for secondhand clothing online can be daunting for consumers who want to inspect every item for tears, stains and imperfections a previous owner may have caused, leading to lost sales for sellers and frustrated shoppers. The key to bridging this gap, according to Tracy Sun, co-founder and senior vice president of seller experience at […]

After a top-down rebranding earlier this year, home services platform Angi (nee Angie’s List) is doubling down in digital by bringing former Twitter Data Leader Ercan Kamber onboard as its first chief data officer to accelerate its “efforts to strategically leverage data for the organization.” Speaking with PYMNTS, Kamber said his Twitter and Microsoft experiences […]

Cryptocurrencies slowly have been entering the mainstream global financial ecosystem in recent years. They previously were considered to be poorly understood, nascent payment tools, but they quickly are finding favor as digital assets with diverse applications. Businesses, financial institutions (FIs) and FinTechs alike are eyeing cryptocurrencies’ potential benefits as a rising number of companies and […]

Restaurants have experimented with creative approaches to survive unparalleled adversity during the pandemic. Some quickly went digital with contactless ordering, payments, delivery and takeout to respond to dining room closures and social distancing mandates, while others moved their tables and chairs outdoors. One relatively novel approach now gaining ground is the restaurant subscription, which provides […]

Synchrony has expanded its partnership with the financial services provider Fiserv with a new arrangement that lets small businesses access Synchrony’s products and services and accept credit card payments via Fiserv’s Clover. The two companies announced the partnership on Thursday (Oct. 14), noting that it’s the first time private-label credit cards will be accepted on […]

American Express on Thursday (Oct. 14) debuted the American Express Business Platinum Card, saying the new offering “delivers new benefits in top business spending categories, differentiated services, travel perks, and the powerful backing of American Express” to U.S. customers. The American Express Business Platinum Card also gives members access to more than $1,400 in value […]

Perfinal, the Hungarian core banking provider, says its new platform will be ready for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a press release says. The new platform will allow bankers in non-tech roles to make EMIs or neobanks. It will let CFOs visualize financial elements and construct and test workflows. Meanwhile, Perfinal’s Flux engine will be […]

London global payments processor SumUp acquired Silicon Valley marketing automation platform Fivestars for $317 million in a mix of cash and stock, according to a press release on Thursday (Oct. 14). The acquisition of Fivestars is SumUp’s first in the U.S. Fivestars is the biggest two-sided local commerce network in the U.S. and integrates an […]