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Why Gig Payments Need To Be Just Like Cash
Payment Methods // January 24, 2019

When looking at the latest edition of the PYMNTS and Hyperwallet Gig Economy Index, there are some familiar trends. According to the data, 35.9 percent of workers participate in the gig economy, and about two-thirds source their gigs via digital marketplaces. Gig workers skew younger,...

Mother’s Day To See $23.6 Billion Consumer Spend
Retail // April 25, 2017

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and people are planning what to purchase to celebrate the women in their lives. But just how much money will people be spending on their moms this year? According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) fourteenth annual survey, consumers...

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Walmart and Amazon: A Tale of Two Massive Retailer Earnings

August 18, 2023
The eagerly anticipated earnings release for Walmart beat analyst predictions, showing how efforts by the Bentonville-based retailer to increase market share and grow its customer base may be paying off. Per the company’s earnings release, Walmart U.S. comp sales rose 6.4% quarterly, led by a 24% rise in eCommerce driven by pickup and delivery. In […]

Why Gig Payments Need To Be Just Like Cash

January 24, 2019
When looking at the latest edition of the PYMNTS and Hyperwallet Gig Economy Index, there are some familiar trends. According to the data, 35.9 percent of workers participate in the...