PYMNTS Intelligence

Mid-Sized Firms Are Lagging in AP and AR Automation
Mid-Sized Firms Are Lagging in AP and AR Automation
January 29, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Automation of business processes among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is traditionally behind the level of adoption shown by larger companies that have more economic...

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Free Shipping Bolsters Loyalty Most Among Online Shoppers
Free Shipping Bolsters Loyalty Most Among Online Shoppers
January 29, 2024  |  Retail

Foot traffic is a key metric of customer attraction for brick-and-mortar stores, and online visits are the corresponding metric for online shops. If the product...

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Only 30% of Non-Recurring Payments Are Made in Real Time
Only 30% of Non-Recurring Payments Are Made in Real Time
January 29, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Ad hoc payments, which are irregular payments made outside of normal invoicing and payroll processes, can be a hassle for enterprises. Get the Full Story...

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22% of Consumers Use BNPL for Alcoholic Beverage Payments
22% of Consumers Use BNPL for Alcoholic Beverage Payments
January 26, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As consumers look for ways to afford the alcoholic beverages they want, a share of buy now, pay later users are paying for their beer,...

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eCommerce Firms Use Advanced Screening Tools to Combat Tech-Driven Fraud
eCommerce Firms Use Advanced Screening Tools to Combat Tech-Driven Fraud
January 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

eCommerce firms are grappling with the widespread impact of fraud, and according to PYMNTS Intelligence research, more than 80% encountered true fraud — verified instances...

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Switch Bakery Says Flexible Subscription Options Drive Long-Term Loyalty
Switch Bakery Says Flexible Subscription Options Drive Long-Term Loyalty
January 26, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As subscription merchants look to drive loyalty and combat churn, Monterey, California’s Switch Bakery is seeing its Bread Club build long-term relationships with customers by meeting their...

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Headline Inflation Cools, But Food Prices Still Climbed in December
Headline Inflation Cools, But Food Prices Still Climbed in December
January 26, 2024  |  Economy

Taken as a whole, the Commerce Department’s latest reading on inflation shows a dip below a key psychological level.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Software Developer Platforms Put Lending Products at Top of Innovation Lists
Software Developer Platforms Put Lending Products at Top of Innovation Lists
January 26, 2024  |  Loans

The software publishing industry is starting to use digital wallets as a standard for processing transactions and lending products to facilitate payments. Get the Full...

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Card-Linked Offers Are Still Unfamiliar to 37% of Cardholders
Card-Linked Offers Are Still Unfamiliar to 37% of Cardholders
January 26, 2024  |  Retail

Card-linked marketing uses past purchase data to create targeted, relevant offers to potential customers that are often presented through mobile or online banking applications. By...

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