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Square Launches Accelerator Program for Black and Hispanic Retail Entrepreneurs

Forward, a new accelerator program designed to help Black and Hispanic retailers overcome systemic hurdles, will fund an inaugural cohort of 25…

Meta, Amex and TikTok Offer Holiday Help to Small Businesses

It’s easy for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to get lost in the holiday hullabaloo, but several major players in finance and…

Square Adds BNPL Option for Online Retailers with Afterpay Integration

Square has launched its first integration with Afterpay, adding buy now, pay later (BNPL) functionality to the Square Online platform in the…

TikTok Goes ‘All in’ on Social Commerce with Robust Suite of New Shopping Features

Shopping has been happening organically on TikTok for a while. Case in point — #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt, which has entered the cultural lexicon and…

Square’s Proposed $29B Afterpay Acquisition Shines a Brighter Spotlight on BNPL

Square plans to purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Afterpay in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $29 billion. The Melbourne,…

Why Google’s Recent Shopping Blitz is as Much About Advertising as Ecommerce Expansion

Google has indisputably cornered the market on search, and now the tech giant is setting its sights further afield as it looks…

Wholesale Marketplace Faire Expands into Europe

B2B wholesale marketplace Faire is expanding into Europe with launches in the UK and the Netherlands, with plans to add additional European…

Square Adds Shift Scheduling to its Team Management Suite

POS solution provider Square has launched Shift Scheduling, a scheduling tool designed to work seamlessly with Square’s Team Management and Payroll offerings….

Faire Integrates With Square POS To Help Retailers Streamline Inventory Management

Faire, a solution provider that connects retailers with manufacturers, has launched integration within the Square POS app. The integration is designed to…

Mastercard Prescribes Digital Wellness To Boost Payment Security

Mastercard has launched the Mastercard Digital Wellness program, which combines technology and resources designed to streamline online payment processes while beefing up…