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Platforms Solve Need for Speed When Businesses Want More Than Same-Day Delivery 
Platforms Solve Need for Speed When Businesses Want More Than Same-Day Delivery 
February 19, 2024  |  Delivery

The engine of modern life whirrs mostly in the background, powering conveniences unimaginable decades ago. But that doesn’t mean the engine runs uninterrupted. Last-mile delivery...

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Dove Makes Sure Pop-Up Bubble Hasn’t Popped 
Dove Makes Sure Pop-Up Bubble Hasn’t Popped 
February 17, 2024  |  Retail

The pop-up shop may not be the novel trend it once was, but brands are still using the buzz-generating model to create real-world connections with...

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Eight in 10 Insurers Seek FinTech Partners for Instant Payment Plays
Eight in 10 Insurers Seek FinTech Partners for Instant Payment Plays
February 16, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Insurance companies are crucial in helping consumers with essential needs. They may provide funds to cover significant emergencies such as major medical procedures, home repairs...

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Why Are Merchants and Acquirers So Confused About BNPL and Installment Payment Plans?
Why Are Merchants and Acquirers So Confused About BNPL and Installment Payment Plans?
February 14, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

Installment or split-payment plans like buy now, pay later (BNPL) enable consumers to align their spending and credit management strategies. PYMNTS Intelligence’s data analysis reveals...

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Friction Fighters: How to Monetize Friction and Ignite Platforms in the Digital Economy
Friction Fighters: How to Monetize Friction and Ignite Platforms in the Digital Economy
February 12, 2024  |  Opinion

Decisions, Decisions It is said that the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day. Some, like whether to have oatmeal or eggs for breakfast, don’t...

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From Real-Time Home Sales to Virtual Realms: Brands Ride the Super Bowl Wave
From Real-Time Home Sales to Virtual Realms: Brands Ride the Super Bowl Wave
February 10, 2024  |  Retail

As Super Bowl weekend has consumers across the United States focused on one thing, brands and retailers are going all out to seize the opportunity...

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Banyan CEO Takes Long-Term View of FinTech Infrastructure
Banyan CEO Takes Long-Term View of FinTech Infrastructure
February 09, 2024  |  B2B Payments

The evolving world of payments is being built on top of innovative strategies.  And, after years of traditional ways of transacting like paper checks and...

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Connected Economy’s Evolution Is Hindered by ‘Balkanization’ of Payment Providers, Says Thredd’s McCarthy
Connected Economy’s Evolution Is Hindered by ‘Balkanization’ of Payment Providers, Says Thredd’s McCarthy
February 07, 2024  |  Connected Economy

There’s been no shortage of ideas and attempts by businesses to make payments a part of their strategic roadmap, Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd, told PYMNTS’ Karen...

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Real-Time Payments Get Boost From New Partnerships in US and Europe
Real-Time Payments Get Boost From New Partnerships in US and Europe
February 06, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments have continued their growth in 2024 so far, with several developments unfolding in various countries around the globe. Angola, for one, has taken...

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