Amazon revamps business credit cards and rewardsAmazon Business customers have access to two new business credit card offerings. Amazon updates business credit card program — and benefitsAmazon is refreshing its business credit card offering — and partnering with a new card issuer. Swipe fees could cost Easter shoppers almost $600 million The Merchant Payments Coalition has a not-so-happy forecast for the financial impact of swipe fees on consumers who shop for Easter using credit cards. Walmart-backed fintech and Synchrony to launch Walmart credit card Consumer fintech OnePay and financial services company Synchrony are teaming with Walmart and Mastercard on an upcoming new credit card program. How brands fail to meet online personalization goals While most brands recognize the value of online personalization, a new survey reveals many of them are not achieving it. Mastercard: Total holiday retail sales rise nearly 4% U.S. holiday retail sales increased from last year, with online shopping leading the way. Mastercard: Total retail sales up 3.4% on Black Friday; apparel, footwear strong Black Friday continued to reign as one of the biggest shopping days of the season. Amazon and Mastercard team for digital payment in Africa, Middle East Amazon is partnering with Mastercard to open emerging payment methods to African and Middle Eastern consumers. Mastercard: U.S. holiday sales to grow 3.2% as consumers focus on deals Inflation is cooling, but consumers will continue to expect — and demand — promotions and discounts this holiday season. 1
