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Square

🌎 squareup.com

Square is a software development company founded in 2009, based in San Francisco, CA. It provides integrated, omnichannel solutions for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to accept payments, manage inventory, and streamline operations. Square's offerings include tools for online selling, appointment booking, and financial services, all designed to help sellers grow and compete effectively in the evolving commerce landscape. Square is part of Block, Inc., focusing on financial services and technology.

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Updates as of Sep 23, 2024

• SoFi Stadium announced on September 22 that fans can now use Square for seamless payments during games.
• Square partnered with American Express to release a report on overcoming challenges in the UK hospitality industry.
• Backbar's inventory app now integrates with Square POS systems.
• Square has reduced its transaction fees from 3.25% to 2.5% and is offering free Square registers.
• Square launched a new Events Hub and Video Library in their Community to streamline event access and video content.

• EZRentOut announced integration with Square for enhanced payment processes on September 18.
• Square is introducing a new Map View for event listings, faster checkouts with a 'Skip All' option, and updated support for Square Stand and Reader integration.
• Square is partnering with Lovin Dublin for the Lovin Locals competition, offering a €15,000 prize to one small business, including €10,000 in free advertising and a €5,000 cash prize.
• Matthew Gillet has joined Square as the UK GTM Lead in the United Kingdom, previously serving as Director and General Manager, Otter - UK & EU at CloudKitchens.
• Square demonstrated a fast $USDC / $SOL transaction in a recent video.
• Square's new Head of Revenue Joey Nalevka and new Head of Marketing Lindsey Irvine joined the Sales Core offsite in Seattle to share their visions.
• Square will be an exhibitor at the UK Black Business Show on September 21.
• Square is sponsoring the FinTechNation 2024 event on September 20.
• Square launched a collaborative report 'Female Entrepreneurship: Moving Forward' with Small Business Britain and Clearpay, highlighting that 60% of women start businesses to be their own boss and 55% use AI for business growth.
• Square showcased their solutions for local coffee shops and QSR franchise brands at FSTEC in Grapevine, according to Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Food & Beverage at Square.
• Square hosted a global Block Party event in NYC, bringing together multiple brands and executives like Saumil Mehta and Jim McKelvey.
• Square will be a featured speaker at the Innovation Driving Growth Forum on October 9-10.
• Square will participate in GROWTH NXT Paris on September 24th.
• Square shared a booth with Finale Inventory at the National Fireworks Association convention in Erie, PA.

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