MikMak Plans to Acquire Fellow eCommerce Platform Swaven
MikMak Plans to Acquire Fellow eCommerce Platform Swaven
February 22, 2023  |  eCommerce

MikMak says it is going global by purchasing fellow eCommerce firm Swaven. The company announced the proposed acquisition Wednesday (Feb. 22), saying it would open...

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Healthcare Firms a Step Behind in Automating Accounts Payable Processes
Healthcare Firms a Step Behind in Automating Accounts Payable Processes
February 22, 2023  |  Accounts Payable

The healthcare industry overall has an employment problem. Seeing a sharp personnel exodus post-pandemic, the industry continues to lose workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics January employment...

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Flywire and FranConnect Develop B2B Payments Solution for Franchisors
Flywire and FranConnect Develop B2B Payments Solution for Franchisors
February 22, 2023  |  Partnerships

Flywire and FranConnect have partnered on a B2B payments solution for franchisors. The addition of Flywire’s global payments enablement and software to FranConnect’s franchise management...

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Nuvei Finalizes $1.3B Paya Purchase
Nuvei Finalizes $1.3B Paya Purchase
February 22, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Canadian FinTech Nuvei’s $1.3 billion acquisition of payment platform Paya is complete. The all-cash deal, first announced in January, gives Nuvei ownership of a payment...

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Panera Adds Free Delivery Subscription Option as Restaurants Rethink Memberships
Panera Adds Free Delivery Subscription Option as Restaurants Rethink Memberships
February 22, 2023  |  Delivery

As restaurants explore more possibilities for subscription commerce, Panera has added a $0 delivery option. On Wednesday (Feb. 22), fast-casual giant Panera Bread, which has...

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‘Windfall Tax’ on Banks and Energy Companies Could Bring Spain $6B
‘Windfall Tax’ on Banks and Energy Companies Could Bring Spain $6B
February 22, 2023  |  Taxes

Spain’s government expects to raise $6.3 billion from its “windfall tax” on banks and energy companies. With those entities recording record earnings, the tax “is...

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Grocery Store Sales Set for SNAP Shock in March
Grocery Store Sales Set for SNAP Shock in March
February 22, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Grocers may want to brace for a slump as most states cut back food stamps. For all but a smattering of states, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

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Worldline Plans More Acquisitions After Growing Revenue 10.7% in 2022
Worldline Plans More Acquisitions After Growing Revenue 10.7% in 2022
February 22, 2023  |  Earnings

Worldline plans to continue acquiring technology companies after earning double-digit organic growth in 2022. The French payment services and technology firm said in a Tuesday...

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Fiverr Sees ‘Explosive’ Demand for AI-Related Services Amid Gig Economy Down Cycle
Fiverr Sees ‘Explosive’ Demand for AI-Related Services Amid Gig Economy Down Cycle
February 22, 2023  |  Earnings

The gig economy’s facing headwinds, but the fundamentals are intact. Fiverr, a component of PYMNTS’ CE 100 Index, posted results that showed only slight growth...

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