Report: Apple Mixed Reality Headset May Include Iris Scanning
Report: Apple Mixed Reality Headset May Include Iris Scanning
October 14, 2022  |  Apple

As soon as next year, Apple could unveil a mixed-reality headset that includes an iris scanner for payments and logging in as the company fights...

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UAE Member Ajman Launches Government Payment Portal on Metaverse
UAE Member Ajman Launches Government Payment Portal on Metaverse
October 14, 2022  |  Metaverse

The Ajman Department of Finance (ADF) has launched a government payment platform on the metaverse, a service that registers government suppliers and a new website....

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$25B Kroger-Albertsons Merger Deal Could Spin Off 400 Stores
$25B Kroger-Albertsons Merger Deal Could Spin Off 400 Stores
October 14, 2022  |  Acquisitions

A $25 billion merger deal was struck between two of the biggest supermarket chains in the country, a move anticipated to force the divestiture of...

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JPMorgan: Consumer Savings Suffer as Spending Outpaces Income
JPMorgan: Consumer Savings Suffer as Spending Outpaces Income
October 14, 2022  |  Earnings

Consumers are continuing to spend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Creates Pickup and Delivery Powerhouse
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Creates Pickup and Delivery Powerhouse
October 14, 2022  |  Retail

On Friday (Oct. 14), Kroger, the United States’ leading pure-play grocer, announced its merger with Albertsons in a $24.6 billion deal, adding the latter’s 2,273...

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Amazon, Walmart Focus on Groceries, Earnings After Pre-Season Sales
Amazon, Walmart Focus on Groceries, Earnings After Pre-Season Sales
October 14, 2022  |  Retail

Last week’s brief pre-season promotional push of big-screen TVs and gadgets has instantly and unceremoniously been replaced by both retailers with a mix of Hauntingly...

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Are Warehouse Vacancy Rates Rising or Falling?
Are Warehouse Vacancy Rates Rising or Falling?
October 14, 2022  |  Retail

Just days after a report said that greatly needed warehouse construction may be slowed by municipalities concerned about traffic and pollution, another report explained the...

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Stubborn Inflation Continues Devouring Retail Sales as Consumers Grow Cautious 
Stubborn Inflation Continues Devouring Retail Sales as Consumers Grow Cautious 
October 14, 2022  |  Economy

People are thinking twice before opening their wallets as inflation continues to run rampant, devouring retail sales in most categories last month and aligning with...

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Crypto, Bank Overlap a Focus of DC FinTech Week
Crypto, Bank Overlap a Focus of DC FinTech Week
October 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto’s recent volatility has shone a spotlight on the risks digital assets can pose for banks, according to Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision of...

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