Discover Reports Rising Credit Card Delinquency Rate
Discover Reports Rising Credit Card Delinquency Rate
February 13, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Discover Financial’s credit card delinquency rate has been rising each month since May 2022. The firm said in a Monday (Feb. 13) filing with the...

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Luggage Brand Away Reportedly Seeking Potential Buyers
Luggage Brand Away Reportedly Seeking Potential Buyers
February 13, 2023  |  Retail

Luggage brand Away is reportedly considering a sale and other strategic options. Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 13) that the firm was valued at $1.45 billion...

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Highbeam Raises $10M to Expand Cash Management Platform
Highbeam Raises $10M to Expand Cash Management Platform
February 13, 2023  |  Spend Management

Highbeam has raised $10 million to expand the reach of its products for eCommerce customers. The startup provides banking features, credit and cash flow insights...

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Advances in Metaverse Mapping Promise Trickle-Down Improvements IRL
Advances in Metaverse Mapping Promise Trickle-Down Improvements IRL
February 13, 2023  |  Metaverse

Companies are betting, and losing, billions that the world of tomorrow will include the metaverse. That’s as the concept of virtual world platforms, historically associated...

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Accenture Acquires Morphus and Launches Cyber Industry Practice in Latam
Accenture Acquires Morphus and Launches Cyber Industry Practice in Latam
February 13, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Accenture has acquired a Brazil-based cybersecurity firm and launched a cyber industry practice in Latin America. The global professional services company purchased Morphus, a provider...

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Fresh Produce Keeps Consumers Coming Back to Brick-and-Mortar Grocers
Fresh Produce Keeps Consumers Coming Back to Brick-and-Mortar Grocers
February 13, 2023  |  Retail

Despite eGrocery advances, PYMNTS research shows that when it comes to fresh produce, consumers still overwhelmingly prefer physical stores. The Context Grocery shoppers do not...

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Curbside Online Grocer Sees 50% Retention Rate With New Customers
Curbside Online Grocer Sees 50% Retention Rate With New Customers
February 13, 2023  |  eCommerce

As grocers look to drive eCommerce sales, curbside is key. With consumers increasingly opting for the convenience of the channel, curbside-only grocers with no public-facing...

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Europe’s Challenger Banks Jostle For Under-18 Market Share
Europe’s Challenger Banks Jostle For Under-18 Market Share
February 13, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

With more and more consumers embracing digital-first banks, the under-18 crowd presents the next generation of customers.  But digital banking products for minors have not...

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Meta Adjusts Leadership Structure as Chief Business Officer Steps Down
Meta Adjusts Leadership Structure as Chief Business Officer Steps Down
February 13, 2023  |  Personnel

Meta is adjusting its leadership structure as its chief business officer (CBO) steps down. CBO Marne Levine is to leave that role on Feb. 21...

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