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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Bid to turn Musselburgh pub into convenience store
The pub, which was previously known as The Hole in the Wa', had reopened as the Tap in October 2023, but in December it announced its closure. Read More: The plans for the new shop have been lodged with East Lothian Council asking for a change of use from public house to retail store as well as planning permission for the internal fit out. Floor plans for the new shop reveal a section has been identified as a 'beer store' to be included in what was formerly a seated corner of the public bar. The public bar and lounge will be merged into one large sales area with office space at the back retained. USave says it is one of the fastest growing chains of shops in Scotland with around 200 branches. It already operates a store on Musselburgh High Street and the New Street branch, if approved will be its second in East Lothian. The chain says it aims to provide a 'one-stop-shop' for all essentials and has been involved in supporting local and community causes including teaming up with Edinburgh Helping Hands to provide football practice sessions for children as well as supporting the Viral Kindness Scotland project which created a free hub for local services and people in need to find each other during the pandemic. The planning application is currently with East Lothian planners and can be viewed on its website.
Finextra
26-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
CaixaBank rolls out iPhone Tap to Pay
CaixaBank has today launched Apple's Tap To Pay solution on iPhone to enable businesses in Spain to seamlessly and securely accept in-person payments with the iPhone, without any additional hardware or payment terminal needed. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. With Tap To Pay on iPhone, merchants can accept payments with contactless cards and mobile payments, including Apple Pay and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and the Smartphone TPV app. CaixaBank has become the first financial institution in Spain that allows its business customers to operate easily with their iPhone. Improved purchasing experience With Tap to Pay on iPhone, at checkout, merchants will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant's iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone uses built-in security and privacy features to help protect your business and customer data. Apple doesn't store card numbers or transaction information on Apple servers, so merchants and customers can rest assured that their data stays theirs. * Merchants can unlock contactless payment acceptance within minutes through the TPV Smartphone iOS app on an iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS. Thanks to the support of global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard, businesses can rely on a robust experience, with high security standards and universal acceptance, contributing to improving the experience of both the customer and the business offering the service. It is an ideal application for businesses that require mobility and flexibility, such as professionals who travel to their homes to carry out work, restaurants, shops that distribute goods, large establishments, among others. CaixaBank, leader in services for businesses, professionals and self-employed workers The launch of Tap To Pay reinforces CaixaBank's leadership in services to businesses. Through Comercia Global Payments, the bank manages more than 805,000 POS in stores and has a market share of 30.5%. Thanks to its specialisation model, CaixaBank is a benchmark for businesses, professionals and self-employed workers, offering solutions tailored to their needs. The customer service is provided by CaixaBank Negocios, the division that develops products and services tailored to their specific needs, with close and comprehensive advice, not only through financial support, but also through support in their day-to-day management. Comercia Global Payments' mission is to provide the highest quality payment management service in the world, through solid partnerships and a strong commitment to our customers and employees. As a subsidiary of CaixaBank and Global Payments, Comercia Global Payments shares the objectives of these companies by offering the best and most complete payment management service to the greatest number of customers and intermediaries to meet their needs with flexibility and high adaptability. Innovation, continuous improvement and exceeding our customers' expectations are among the company's core values, a benchmark for the entire organisation and the key to our management model. Comercia Global Payments has strengthened its position as a leading payment service provider in Spain. * The encrypted card numbers are stored temporarily on the iPhone only for transactions carried out in Storage and forward mode.
Business Standard
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Tap Capital Sets Ambitious Growth Plans with ₹2,000 Crore Deployment Target for FY26
India PR Distribution Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 20: Tap Capital, a fintech platform revolutionizing modern-age debt financing and working capital solutions for Indian businesses, is planning to deploy ₹2,000 crore in capital for FY26. This milestone follows a strong FY25, during which the company disbursed ₹900 crore across its core offerings in SME financing. Founded by Nishchay Nath, Soumya Kushwaha (both IIM Ahmedabad alumni) and Himanshu Chowdhary (IIT Kharagpur), Tap Capital is transforming how Indian MSMEs access capital offering fast, digital, and structured credit through its proprietary tech-first lending infrastructure. "In FY25, we validated our thesis: there's a large, untapped demand for working capital and structured debt among high-quality SMEs," said Nishchay Nath, Founder & CEO. "Our ability to deploy ₹900 crore through efficient origination and distribution proves the power of our platform. With the partnerships we've built and the demand we're seeing, ₹2,000 crore in FY26 is an achievable and strategic leap." Strategic Partnerships Fueling Momentum Tap Capital's FY26 trajectory is supported by key partnerships with one of India's leading NBFCs. These alliances have bolstered Tap's ability to scale responsibly, maintain high credit quality, and expand across new sectors and geographies. With a fully digital, embedded-finance approach, Tap is bridging the ₹25 lakh crore credit gap faced by India's MSMEs--many of whom are underserved by traditional lenders. As India's economy gains momentum, structured debt and working capital demand is expected to surge, positioning Tap Capital at the forefront of this transformation. ultra: Investments for the Next-Gen Investor On the retail investor front, Tap Group also operates ultra, a fixed income investments platform that is redefining how India's emerging wealth class builds long-term returns. ultra offers curated, institutional-grade products including Invoice discounting, Asset Leasing, Fractional Real Estate, Private Equity & Pre-IPOs & Minerals like gold and silver. With high-yield fixed income options, full transparency, and rapid digital onboarding, ultra is giving access to opportunities that were once reserved for institutions and insiders. In FY25, several of ultra's products delivered record-high IRRs, far surpassing traditional public-market returns, making it one of India's most compelling platforms for intelligent wealth creation. Among ultra's standout offerings is Invoice Discounting investment, where one can purchase invoices for blue-chip-backed businesses. With tenures as short as 30 to 90 days and predictable pay-outs, the product offers liquidity and confidence making it ideal for modern customers looking for short-duration fixed income exposure with minimal volatility. Another core product, Asset Leasing investment, allows users to co-own income generating assets like medical equipment, electronics, or office infrastructure leased to corporates. This creates steady, passive monthly cash flow, serving as a powerful fixed income tool with real-world utility and low correlation to public market cycles. As a group, Tap is building a financial engine that serves both sides of the economic spectrum, providing high-quality structured credit to India's underbanked SMEs and unlocking access to fixed income products. By bridging institutional-grade opportunities with cutting-edge tech, Tap is reshaping the future of wealth and credit in India, quietly, efficiently, and at scale.
Entrepreneur
14-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur UK's London 100: Tewke
Industry: Technology Tewke is reimagining the most familiar device in the home - the light switch. The startup builds intelligent hardware and software that makes any room smart and responsive. The idea came after moving into a dream home with a high-end automation system, Piers Daniell was struck by how clunky and inaccessible it was. When his in-laws couldn't even turn on the lights, it became clear that smart homes often aren't user-friendly. Worse, the "advanced" tech burned through over £1,200 in monthly energy bills. A few simple changes cut costs in half, revealing that smarter - not more complex - solutions were the answer. Tewke's first product, Tap, replaces the traditional light switch with a sleek, AI-powered interface that learns how each room is used. It helps reduce energy use by up to 30% and can cut bills by 50%, all without compromising on design or usability. Tewke deserves a spot for creating bold, stylish tech in the UK that tackles a global problem with a local, design-driven approach.
Buzz Feed
29-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
32 Products So Useful You'll Celebrate Using Them
A crack weeder tool designed to get the whole root of the weed so you don't spend all your time trying to rip 'em out by hand just to break it off and make getting the entire thing nearly impossible. Say gooooodbye to those pesky plants growing up between the cracks in your concrete. A Scrubbin' Stone grill cleaner because in case you haven't heard those metal scrubbers are actually super dangerous and you do *not* wanna risk anyone getting a small piece of metal in their burger. This is a great safe alternative to scrub your grill back into newly purchased shape and to get all those burnt bits off before your next BBQ. A Totchop because parents notoriously only ever have one hand available, and when your toddler says they want strawberries, they mean NOW and not in three minutes. This unique design allows you to slice, chop, and dice with an easy rocking motion and, most importantly, only one hand. A set of drizzle-preventing ice pop holders that can hold any popsicle on a stick ORRR pop out the bottom to hold ice cream cones. Now your kiddos can enjoy the delicious frozen treats they love without creating a mountain of laundry for you to do... or maybe worse, getting super sticky hands and touching ~everything~ in sight. E.l.f's Lash Xtndr Tubing Mascara which is super futuristic and ahhh-mazing for anyone with thin or fragile lashes. Instead of rubbing the living heck out of your eyes at the end of a long day ~desperately~ trying to get all the mascara off, this stuff just magically glides off in little tubes to save you all that struggle when you just wanna go to bed. A "Cup Claw" that'll help put an end to the horribly unfun game of trying to flatten out bra pads when they come out of the wash. It snags onto them like scissors so you can easily glide them back in and even them out. Come on, this is freakin' GENIUS. A rechargeable heated ice cream scoop so you can get your well-deserved treat without bending your spoon or feeling like you did a whole dang workout just to get one scoop out. A Magic Tap automatic drink dispenser perfect for kiddos or anyone who has trouble lifting heavy (and awkwardly-shaped!) drink jugs. Now everyone can pour their own bevs without any fear of crying over spilled milk. A multisurface, bleach-free Wet & Forget outdoor cleaner that'll help clear up moss, mold, mildew, or algae without anyyyy scrubbing required. Just spray it on and watch as the gross green stains get lifted away. A keloid minimizer because sometimes no matter how well you take care of your new piercing, you just get hit with the keloid curse. This is designed to help reduce the size of the uncomfortable bump so you don't have to end up taking out your adorable new earring. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner that is SO easy to use. Just throw one down the drain, run some water and the disposal, and watch the blue foam come up, cleaning out all the gunk and grime from years of testing new recipes. A handy, dandy turf spreader to help you evenly and efficiently spread things like grass seed and fertilizer. Move over, Jim, there's a new best-kept lawn in town. Promising review: "What I like most about this spreader is that it is small and light. Other spreaders, when they hit a depression in the lawn stop, can deposit too much fertilizer. This unit just skips over the dents and holes in my lawn, making for a quicker and more thorough job. Sometimes less heavy-duty is good." —BillGet it from Amazon for $44.97+ (available in three sizes). A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff because this slightly abrasive paste is literally amazing and can clean all the dirt and grime off any surface that you couldn't get rid of with any other products (without extra elbow grease)!! A set of bedsheet fasteners designed to prevent you from waking up in the middle of the night frustrated that the fitted sheet isn't staying ~fitted~ to the mattress... AGAIN. A fan-favorite spot remover because baby poop is ~vibrant~ and has a tendency to escape your kiddo's diaper at the most inconvenient times. Like seriously, how are diapers letting this happen?! But until we solve that problem, this stain remover is here to help you get those bright yellow stains out of their cutest onesie. A set of Wad-Free pads so you don't have to run your dryer like three times just to have your sheets actually come out dry. (Can you tell this just happened to me last week?) A super popular, reusable ChomChom roller to remove all the pet hair that is still on your couch with just a quick back-and-forth rollover. This little tool works on pretty much any surface — furniture, upholstery, blankets, clothes — and you don't have to worry about constantly ripping off *another* sticky sheet because one quick swipe typically fills those regular rollers up. (At least it does when I try to use one to clean my clothes...). A box of salicylic acid-infused wart-removing pads so you can finally banish that bump that has been tormenting you. All you have to do is apply the self-adhering bandage and prepare to rid yourself of the wart. A Sun Joe pressure washer for any of your more stubborn cleaning tasks that are gonna take some extra oomph to get rid of. You'll be so satisfied watching your wood panels return to their normal color, you'll wanna walk around your whole yard to find more things to use it on. A shirt folder to transform your closet or drawers from a chaotic mess into something worthy of being in a store. This foolproof method lets you easily create crisp folds that will make laundry day a breeze. A rechargeable nose aspirator that has three suction levels and two silicone tips so you don't have to watch your kiddo suffer with a stuffed-up nose that just will not go away. There's even a built-in light and music to try and distract your baby from what you're really doing. A Door-Doc so you can easily prop open your front-load washer to help prevent mold and mildew from growing inside. Because nothing is worse than opening the washer to do another load of laundry just to get hit by the dreaded mildew scent that inevitably permeates your clothes. A scent-free mosquito repellent to help keep those ~bug~gers away without adding any smells or sounds to your relaxing vibes. Sometimes, you just wanna eat your freshly grilled burgers without worrying about getting eaten alive or having your whole meal flavored with citronella. A fabric shaver, because the little pilled up balls of fabric all over your clothes are not it. With a quick swipe you will watch all those balls disappear, leaving the item looking fresh and new. A DogBuddy pooper scooper to put an end to picking up hot, smushy dog doo doo with only a thin layer of plastic to protect you. This has built-in bags so you can just pull one over the scoop and bag the 💩 up. Reviewers also love that you can use the same bag several times during one walk! Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener perfect for anyone who wants to trick everyone around into thinking they got a full nine hours of sleep when in reality they got maybe six. 😖 This stuff is basically the makeup of the future because it's designed with color-adapting formula to help your bags ~disappear~, giving you instant coverage with a lightweight feel. A ceiling fan carbon filter designed to turn your fan into an air purifier instead of a home for loads of dust buildup. These work by filtering the air with every spin to help remove pollen, pet dander, smoke, gases, chemicals, and other allergens that are living in your house. A set of delightful self-heating masks that'll soothe your feet with Epsom salts, shea butter, lavender, and peppermint to give your dogs the break they deserve. A food catcher designed to attach right to your highchair instead of resting on the floor so you don't have to break your back trying to pick up the collection of strawberries, chicken chunks, and pasta that is probably more than your kid actually ate. A WD-40 pen that's wayyy more convenient than the typical spray so you can get those squeak-free doors in an easy-to-use, precise application pen. Not only does this quiet down those annoying hinges, but it also protects against corrosion, loosens rusted parts, and drives out moisture, just like the OG version. A juicer designed to get 👏🏼 EVERY 👏🏼 LAST 👏🏼 DROP 👏🏼 from your lemons, limes, oranges, or whatever else you need to squeeze. It'll catch all the seeds so you don't have to go fishing at the end, and it collapses down flat so it won't take up a huge chunk of your drawer. A root touchup powder that has TikTokers *shook* with how well it covers up their grown-out roots or greys between hair appointments or how it gives the illusion of fullness on any thinning areas. Seriously you need to watch the video, it seems like some sort of magic trick.
