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Main Street SMBs, Digital AP, GoodRx’s IPO Tops This Week’s News

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We have deep dives on the financial health of Main Street small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), digital accounts payable (AP), and GoodRx ’s initial public offering (IPO). . Mastercard has grown its Digital-First Card Program in North America as demand rises for digitally-driven money management offerings. Time on Tuesday (Sept.

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Under Armour Cuts Full-Year North America Revenue Forecast

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With its aggressive use of social media as well as its popular sweat-proof clothing, Under Armour has fought an uphill battle to stand out in a space that has been dominated by Adidas AG and Nike Inc. Nike posted a 7 percent jump the quarter ended in May for North America revenue, while Under Armour sales dropped 3 percent.

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How SMBs Could Edge Out eCommerce Giants This Holiday Season

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13-14, online merchants in America and beyond are preparing for the earliest, most aggressive selling season ever. He said “the older generation that couldn't [use technology] or is not willing to shop in stores is also adopting digital” — one of the main reasons the adoption of eCommerce has accelerated so much this year.

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How The Pandemic Is Making Robust Address Verification Critical For eCommerce Platforms

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They can even use some social media to register. Linio currently serves 5 million customers in Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru and supports individual sellers in North America and Asia, with the latter region accounting for 70 percent to 80 percent of its international sales.

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Direct-To-Consumer Firms Rethink Facebook Advertising

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The trend comes at a time when brands are facing other changes on the social media site. That move came as the social media said it would bring more transparency to political ads running on Facebook. Direct-to-consumer advertising on Facebook has reportedly hit a rough patch, with spending by brands decreasing there.

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Forget Twitter And Instagram, Big Brands Are Moving To TikTok

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But as of this week, the phrase is getting a modern, digital upgrade thanks to combined efforts of Burger King and Chinese-based short-video social media site TikTok. The BK North America team is constantly pushing into new territories and Whopper Dance on TikTok is one of these ideas.”.

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GIACT: It’s Time To Fight Back Against Fraud

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I n " A Look Forward: What Executives Wish for America and the World in 2021." That’s a recipe for negative reviews and frustrated feedback on social media. It’s important for everyone that Main Street gets back on its feet. Fraud was red-hot in 2020. And that they fight back, too.

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