merchants

Global Payments, FIS Upend FinTech With Dual $13.5 Billion, $6.6 Billion Deals
Global Payments, FIS Upend FinTech With Dual $13.5 Billion, $6.6 Billion Deals
April 17, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Global Payments set the FinTech sector abuzz early Thursday (April 17) with a pair of sweeping transactions. It sold its issuer solutions business to FIS...

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Temu Opens Online Marketplace to All US Sellers
Temu Opens Online Marketplace to All US Sellers
November 21, 2024  |  eCommerce

Temu now allows any U.S. seller to join its online marketplace. “Whether small businesses or individual entrepreneurs, [U.S. sellers] can now connect directly with millions of...

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Branded, Faster Checkout Options Gain Momentum as PayPal, Shopify Report Earnings
Branded, Faster Checkout Options Gain Momentum as PayPal, Shopify Report Earnings
August 05, 2024  |  Checkout Conversion

If there’s a common theme emerging among eCommerce platforms this earnings season, it’s that the last moments of a transaction are continually being refined and...

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Wix Adds New Features Allowing Merchants to Customize Checkout Forms
Wix Adds New Features Allowing Merchants to Customize Checkout Forms
July 09, 2024  |  Checkout Conversion

Wix added new editing options that enable merchants to customize their checkout forms. The capabilities provide a more tailored and seamless experience for both merchants...

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Update: Judge in Mastercard and Visa Settlement Case Posts 88-Page Opinion
Update: Judge in Mastercard and Visa Settlement Case Posts 88-Page Opinion
July 02, 2024  |  Legal

After three days of sparse quotes and speculation, the New York Eastern District court judge presiding over the latest chapter in the proposed credit card...

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85% of Retailers See Rise in Online Card-Linked Pay Later Plans
85% of Retailers See Rise in Online Card-Linked Pay Later Plans
July 01, 2024  |  BNPL

With buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans becoming increasingly accepted across merchant sectors, retailers are proving to be the payment method’s biggest champion. A PYMNTS...

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Acquirer Survey Shows Card-Linked Installments Help Merchants Boost Sales
Acquirer Survey Shows Card-Linked Installments Help Merchants Boost Sales
June 10, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

There is a gap between acquirers’ self-reports and implementation. While 72% of acquirers say they support credit card-linked installment options online or in-store, only 3...

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UK Tribunal Allows Class Action Lawsuits Against Visa, Mastercard
UK Tribunal Allows Class Action Lawsuits Against Visa, Mastercard
June 07, 2024  |  Legal

Visa and Mastercard are facing new lawsuits over multilateral interchange fees. The United Kingdom Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled Friday (June 7) that collective proceedings —...

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Amazon Says New Fulfillment Fees Reflect Underlying Costs
Amazon Says New Fulfillment Fees Reflect Underlying Costs
May 09, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon said Thursday (May 9) that the updated fees for merchants using its fulfillment, storage and shipping services reflect underlying costs and are “significantly less” than those...

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