pandemic

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. It affects more people and takes more lives than an epidemic.

Senate Approves Five-Week Extension For Paycheck Protection Program 
Senate Approves Five-Week Extension For Paycheck Protection Program 
July 01, 2020  |  Loans

Just as the application deadline was set to expire on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at midnight Tuesday (June 30), the U.S. Senate extended the...

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Why Lululemon’s $500M Mirror Deal Is A Muscular Move Into ‘Contextual Commerce’
Why Lululemon’s $500M Mirror Deal Is A Muscular Move Into ‘Contextual Commerce’
July 01, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

In a move that caught much of the world off guard, athleisure giant Lululemon announced plans this week to buy home-exercise technology startup Mirror for...

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PSCU Finalizes Purchase Of Card Issuer Primax
PSCU Finalizes Purchase Of Card Issuer Primax
July 01, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Payments credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU has acquired payment solution firm Primax, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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TravelgateX, PayParc Collaborate On Digital Wallet For Instant Travel B2B Payments
TravelgateX, PayParc Collaborate On Digital Wallet For Instant Travel B2B Payments
June 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Travel tech companies TravelgateX and PayParc have made a deal to create a B2B digital wallet, operating via API integration and available for any buyer...

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Free Food Offer Crashes Taco Bell’s App, Website
Free Food Offer Crashes Taco Bell’s App, Website
June 30, 2020  |  ResTech

Lots of Taco Bell customers hoping to get their hands on a free Chalupa Craving Box were disappointed when the Mexican and Tex-Mex fast food...

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Consumer Confidence Index Sees Increase In June
Consumer Confidence Index Sees Increase In June
June 30, 2020  |  Economy

The Consumer Confidence Index rose in June, The Conference Board reported in a Tuesday (June 30) press release, but it is still not back to pre-pandemic...

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The Pandemic’s Impact On The Digital Shift And Payments
The Pandemic’s Impact On The Digital Shift And Payments
June 30, 2020  |  Today In Data

The pandemic created a digital-first customer in a matter of 12 weeks amid a massive shift to digital in categories such as grocery and food delivery. PYMNTS...

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Uber Eyes Postmates Buy
Uber Eyes Postmates Buy
June 30, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Uber Technologies may have lost out on a bid to buy Grubhub this month, but that hasn’t stopped the global ride-hailing company from setting its...

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How 35 Execs Are Powering The Great Digital Shift Of 2020 (And Beyond)
How 35 Execs Are Powering The Great Digital Shift Of 2020 (And Beyond)
June 30, 2020  |  Innovation

The pandemic may be here for a while. But bit by bit, economies are reopening and taking tentative steps toward normalcy. The “new normal,” however, for...

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