March 5, 2021/Mastercard Today, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) completed its acquisition of the majority of the Corporate Services business of Nets, a leading European PayTech company, having met the conditions set out by the European Commission in its approval in August 2020. The additions to Mastercard will support a broader set […]
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Transcorp Hotels Launches Aura, an Online Marketplace for Accommodation and Experiences
Nigeria’s largest hospitality brand launches a new platform for booking vacation homes, holiday lets, and experiences. Aura is a new platform that connects people to great accommodation, great food, and memorable experiences in different cities across Africa Aura to partner with homeowners, hoteliers, restaurateurs, tour operators, and locals to redefine […]
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grow in February Despite Winter Blast
Another Big Month for E-commerce, which Increased 54.7% YOY March 4, 2021/Mastercard Despite the inclement weather felt across many parts of the country this February, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive and gasoline increased 4.6%* year-over-year when adjusted for Leap Year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM. Online sales grew 54.7% compared to 2020. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures […]

