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A new study by the Capital One Insights Center with Mastercard analyzed consumer spending trends at small businesses in Richmond, VA, from 2019 to 2023.
The findings reveal that since a 20% dip in 2020, small businesses have recovered strongly, with spending at these businesses increasing by 75% relative to 2019.
Key growth areas include the Manchester District, where small businesses grew by 41%, and Downtown Richmond, where consumer spending rose by nearly 50% from 2019 to 2022.
The study also highlighted significant efforts in supporting minority-owned businesses and the positive impact of the Richmond 300 plan in promoting small business activities in designated growth nodes.
Overall, the gap in spend growth between small and non-small businesses has narrowed from 120% in 2020 to just over 30% in 2023.
Mastercard has been honored as one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024 by TIME, as announced on June 25, 2024. The recognition is the result of a thorough research study conducted by Statista. Mastercard's commitment to sustainability includes driving toward net zero emissions and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. This acknowledgment highlights Mastercard's ongoing efforts to ensure both people and the planet can thrive.
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) announced the preliminary results of its annual meeting of stockholders. Twelve directors were elected for one-year terms. Shareholders approved the executive officers' compensation on an advisory basis and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent auditor for 2024. None of the five stockholder proposals were approved. Final voting results will be filed with the SEC on a Form 8-K and posted on Mastercard's Investor Relations website.
Mastercard's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 66 cents per share. The dividend is payable on August 9, 2024, to all holders of record of its Class A and Class B common stock as of July 9, 2024.
Mastercard will participate in London Climate Action Week on June 25, 2024. The event will feature flash-panel discussions with organizations like ReLondon, IKEA, UEFA, and others. These panels aim to bridge the gap between corporate promises and actual environmental actions, focusing on how companies can drive more sustainable choices.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and climate action innovators, including Sea Forest, a finalist of The Earthshot Prize. The event serves as a platform for companies to discuss strategies for inspiring tangible climate action.
For more details and registration, visit the provided link.
Mastercard has partnered with Pledgeball to motivate football players and fans to take actionable steps against climate change. This initiative is part of Mastercard’s sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League, aimed at linking the passion for sports with sustainability. The campaign featured the Champions Innovate Final, designed to create a positive local impact beyond the football pitch. Mastercard also introduced the 'Pledge Ball,' collecting sustainable pledges from the football community, and presented it to over 5,000 children involved with Bloomsbury Football. Football icons Gareth Bale, Mathieu Flemini, and Alex Scott participated, inspiring young athletes.
Michael Kors has become the first retailer to integrate Shopping Muse, an AI-powered shopping assistant from Dynamic Yield, a Mastercard company. This new tool, available on Michael Kors' U.S. website, leverages generative AI to provide personalized product recommendations based on customers' natural language and preferences, enhancing the shopping experience. Initial tests show a 15-20% higher conversion rate compared to traditional search queries. Shopping Muse, launched in late 2023, is also being extended to furniture retailers. Mastercard ensures robust privacy safeguards and responsible AI principles in all its products.
In April, Mastercard hosted its fourth Global Inclusive Growth Summit in Washington, D.C., alongside the IMF and World Bank Spring meetings. Over 600 leaders and practitioners from 128+ countries participated in discussions focusing on economic growth, financial inclusion, and sustainability. The sessions, now available on-demand, showcased diverse perspectives from private, public, and social sectors, aiming to address both national and international challenges.
Corpay has launched the Corpay World Elite Business Mastercard, designed to streamline business transactions and enhance employee travel. This card offers small and medium enterprises (SMEs) features such as 1.5% cashback on purchases, access to Priority Pass™ lounges, and benefits from Mastercard Travel & Lifestyle Services®. The card also boasts customizable purchasing controls, robust security features, and seamless integration with Corpay Complete, a spend management platform. By partnering with Mastercard, Corpay aims to provide a comprehensive solution for managing expenses and optimizing daily operations.
Mastercard has launched a Biometric Checkout Program at Tienda Inglesa's Red Expres store in Uruguay, marking the first pilot in Latin America. The program allows customers to pay using their palm biometrics, which are linked to their payment credentials. This initiative aims to provide faster and more secure payments, integrating with loyalty programs for a personalized experience.
Mastercard collaborates with Ingenico, Fulcrum Biometrics, Fujitsu Frontech, and Scanntech to implement this technology. This expansion follows the program's initial launch in Brazil in 2022 and later in the Asia Pacific region. More biometric pilots are planned globally for later this year.
