August 30, 2024
Ulta Beauty Store Sales Hit by Increased Competition and Market...

Amid escalating competitive pressures, Ulta Beauty is facing a challenging retail environment that impacted its store performance in the second quarter, according to earnings results. Although the beauty sector remains...

August 30, 2024
Instant Tip Payouts Give Restaurants Better Ways to Pay Workers...

Beyond the balance sheet, loyalty is the primary currency restaurant and hospitality operators survive on. But it’s not just the loyalty of their customers that keeps restaurants in business —...

August 29, 2024
IKEA Forms Omnichannel Payments Partnership With Adyen

Swedish furniture retailer IKEA launched a partnership with Dutch payments FinTech platform Adyen. The collaboration is designed to help IKEA better connect its in-store and digital sales channels to provide...

August 29, 2024
Brands as the New Bankers: The Changing Face of Financial...

Banking is changing. No longer the sole province of financial specialists and time-honored institutions, it has instead become woven into the digital fabric of wherever we shop and conduct business....

August 29, 2024
Trustly CRO Says Pay-by-Bank Solutions Benefit From Regulation and Shifting...

Within an open banking environment, advances like pay by bank are transforming money movement. At its core, pay by bank allows consumers to make payments directly from their bank accounts,...

August 29, 2024
75% of Companies Still Use Paper Checks Despite High Cost

In today’s business environment, effective payment methods are essential. Outdated payment systems can create cash flow challenges, while digital payments offer streamlined processing, enhanced operational efficiency and improved customer experience....

August 28, 2024
Paying for Alexa? Amazon’s Big Bet on AI-Powered Voice Services

Amazon’s is planning an artificial intelligence (AI) overhaul for Alexa. Set to launch in October, the upgrade will reportedly transform the free voice assistant into a paid subscription service, according...

August 28, 2024
Foot Locker’s Strategic Overhaul Shows Early Success in Q2

In a pivotal moment for Foot Locker, the company’s second-quarter results point to the early success of its ambitious Lace Up Plan, which comprises initiatives to enhance its digital business,...

August 28, 2024
CFPB Seeks Developers’ Comments on Apple’s Rules on Tap-to-Pay Access

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on Apple’s recently announced rules governing how financial companies and app developers offer tap-to-pay functionality on its devices. “The CFPB is working...