Новости за 05.11.2024

Apple is reportedly exploring the viability of entering the smart glasses market. The tech giant has launched an in-house study of currently available products, Bloomberg News reported Monday (Nov. 4). According to that report, the project — code-named Atlas — began last week and centers around getting feedback from Apple workers on smart glasses, sources […]

Given the chance, most consumers will choose digital payments over paper checks. Yet the check endures, expensive to make and mail and manage, and they often sit uncashed at the back of a drawer for weeks and even months. And yet, as Rusty Pickering, president and chief operating officer of Ingo Payments, recently observed, there’s […]

Seamless checkout is a winning mantra for retailers looking to capture sales and delight their customer bases. Customers largely expect a fast, secure and intuitive checkout process. However, hurdles remain, and a seamless checkout isn’t always as easy as click-pay-done. “Despite the shift to digital payments, barriers still exist, creating a poor experience for both […]

Bigger doesn’t always mean better across financial services — especially when it comes to innovation. And as financial technology reshapes the payments industry, even smaller, regional credit unions are finding that they must adapt quickly or risk falling behind. The CFOs of these financial institutions are helping lead the charge, Lanny Berlingieri, CPA, CFO at Cardinal […]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s finalized rule on data sharing has its share of supporters and detractors. Those in favor of the new mandates — and as described by the CFPB itself — say the rule promotes competition among incumbent banks, levels the playing field between banking behemoths and smaller players, and gives consumers control […]

As consumers’ retail expectations rapidly evolve, Walmart is looking to omnichannel technology to revitalize the brick-and-mortar journey.   Cedric Clark, EVP of store operations at Walmart U.S., spoke with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster about how the retailer is leveraging digital tools to keep the physical store from becoming obsolete as consumers seek engaging on-site experiences. “[The] […]

As businesses adapt to a digital environment, many accounts payable (AP) departments are still using outdated practices. With rising business-to-business (B2B) payment volumes and cumbersome manual systems still in place, companies are prioritizing AP automation. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Automating Accounts Payable for Cost Savings,” in collaboration with Finexio, examines this shift, which enhances efficiency […]

Card issuing platform Marqeta touted its upcoming collaborations — including a launch with VisaFlex Credential this week — during its third-quarter earnings call on Monday (Nov. 4). The company missed analysts’ expectations, and Wall Street punished its stock, dropping the price almost 32% in trading throughout the day. Despite the earnings miss, company officials told […]

Property management platform ExactEstate has announced a new partnership with Payabli, a payment infrastructure platform, allowing the former to offer payment services to its users. Through Payabli’s application programming interface, ExactEstate receives greater control over its payments business, enabling property management companies to improve payment processes, Payabli said in a Monday (Nov. 4) news release. […]

Digital payments platform Checkbook is joining the J.P. Morgan Payments Partner Network. The partnership will enable J.P. Morgan’s corporate clients to send digital checks, the companies said in a Monday (Nov. 4) news release. “Digital checks bring security and speed to the payment landscape, giving recipients more freedom by offering an additional method to receive […]

For Rati Sahi Levesque, newly appointed CEO at secondhand luxury goods marketplace The RealReal, her first week at the company’s helm was a promising one.  In a marketplace driven by value-conscious consumers, The RealReal reported third-quarter earnings Monday (Nov. 4) that exceeded expectations. Levesque succeeded John Koryl, who left the company and no longer serves on the Board […]

In the current landscape of fast-food and casual dining, brands like McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Chili’s are adapting to changing consumer preferences with value, innovation and engagement. McDonald’s is focused on providing everyday affordability while enhancing the customer experience, particularly through loyalty programs and menu adaptations that cater to budget-conscious consumers. Similarly, Chipotle is leveraging its […]

Mastercard and NatWest partnered to introduce a mobile virtual card payment tool for businesses. Approval2Buy is the first service in Europe to use Mastercard’s mobile virtual card app, NatWest said in a Tuesday (Nov. 5) news release emailed to PYMNTS. “New payments technology presents new ways for businesses to progress and grow,” NatWest Managing Director […]

Mastercard has launched a partnership with business-to-business (B2B) payments company PayMate. The collaboration, announced Monday (Nov. 4), is designed to bolster digital B2B payments for companies in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). “The B2B payments market is projected to exceed $3 trillion in revenue by 2027, demonstrating significant growth potential,” the companies said […]

Robotics startup Physical Intelligence has reportedly raised $400 million in early-stage funding. The funding round, which included participation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and OpenAI, values the company at $2 billion, Reuters reported Monday (Nov. 4), citing PitchBook data. According to the report, Physical Intelligence aims to develop software that would work on any robot, doing away with the […]

The typical American homebuyer is older than ever before, National Association of Realtors data shows.  The association’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers — the subject of a Bloomberg News report Monday (Nov. 4) — shows that the age of a typical homebuyer was 56, an all-time high. It’s a situation that’s developed as […]

Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies is suggesting a pay cut for its drivers in New York City, citing lower gas prices, as it tries to lower the price of rides in one of its biggest markets. According to a Monday (Nov. 4) report from Bloomberg, Uber wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission — which is […]