More Restaurant Consumers Now Skip the Tip
More Restaurant Consumers Now Skip the Tip
April 10, 2023  |  Economy

As economic pressures prompt consumers to rethink their spending, diners are becoming more stingy with tips. Research from PYMNTS’ study “Connected Dining: Inflationary Pressure Squeezes Restaurant...

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Praxis Tech Launches ‘One-Click Payments’ Solution for Merchants
Praxis Tech Launches ‘One-Click Payments’ Solution for Merchants
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

Praxis Tech has launched a solution that enables “one-click payments” for merchants. The new Merchant Initiated Transactions (MIT) payment processing solution eliminates the need for...

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Consumer-Focused Investments Land Jay-Z on Forbes’ 2023 Billionaires List
Consumer-Focused Investments Land Jay-Z on Forbes’ 2023 Billionaires List
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

Hip-hop artists Jay-Z has made it onto Forbes’ 2023 Billionaires List thanks to his savvy investments in a range of consumer-focused industries. According to Forbes,...

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TikTok Ban Threat Scares Off US Merchants
TikTok Ban Threat Scares Off US Merchants
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok is reportedly having trouble attracting American merchants to its online shopping service. A report Monday by The Information says U.S. merchants are both more interested in expanding...

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Landing International and ClearForMe Streamline ‘Clean’ Beauty Product Procurement
Landing International and ClearForMe Streamline ‘Clean’ Beauty Product Procurement
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

Landing International and ClearForMe have partnered to help brands educate the retail beauty advisors who sell their products. By integrating Landing International’s online marketplace and...

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ReserveBar Plots Online ‘Destination’ for Alcohol Sales
ReserveBar Plots Online ‘Destination’ for Alcohol Sales
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

eCommerce platform ReserveBar has teamed with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The partnership, announced in a Monday (April 10) press release,...

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SVB Collapse Creates Question Mark for Venture Debt
SVB Collapse Creates Question Mark for Venture Debt
April 10, 2023  |  Investments

What does the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank mean for the venture debt sector? It’s a question asked by a Monday (April 10) report in...

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PC Shipments Suffer ‘Precipitous Drop’ in Q1
PC Shipments Suffer ‘Precipitous Drop’ in Q1
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

Shipments of personal computers fell earlier this year amid the economic downturn. That’s according to a report issued Sunday (April 9) by market research firm...

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How Conduent Solves Bill Pay Problems With Real-Time Payments
How Conduent Solves Bill Pay Problems With Real-Time Payments
April 10, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Consumers are eager to banish the uncertainty of legacy bill payment processes, Conduent’s Kathy Mertes explains, adding that real-time payments offer consumers a more accurate...

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