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Retail
Primark Owner Forecasts Uptick in Lower-Income Consumer Confidence
November 05, 2024

The head of Associated British Foods has predicted rising confidence among lower-income consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Artificial Intelligence
Goodbye Treasure Hunts? AI Reshapes Online Thrifting
November 05, 2024

The digital equivalent of rummaging through clothing racks may soon become a relic as ThredUp rolls out artificial intelligence to transform the happily chaotic world of thrifting into a precision-targeted retail experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Digital Banking
Earnings Spotlight FinTech Platforms’ Progress in Speeding Banking’s Digital Shift
November 05, 2024

Digital transformation holds promise for banks, but it could also give them pause. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Banking
VyStar’s ‘Dysfunctional’ System Switch Reveals Risks, Lessons in FinTech Partnerships
November 05, 2024

Successful collaborations between traditional financial institutions (FIs) and FinTechs rest on one shared goal: offering end-users the best of both worlds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payment Methods
Swift Settles Tokenized Fund Subscriptions and Redemptions on Its Network
November 05, 2024

Swift has completed a successful pilot for tokenized fund subscriptions and redemptions using its network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Retail
Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
November 05, 2024

Target is getting a holiday makeover as retailers prepare for a potentially tepid shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Travel Sites Add AI Tools as Google Maps Hits 2 Billion Monthly Users
November 05, 2024

Google Maps introduced Gemini artificial intelligence features for its growing user base as HotelPlanner announced its automated voice assistant handles 10,000 daily hotel bookings, and Booking.com launched natural language search across its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
November 05, 2024

As the holiday shopping season begins, expect to see fewer Christmas-themed items in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

eCommerce
Mastercard: Tokenized Payments Turn Make-or-Break Checkout Moments Into Sales
November 05, 2024

Seamless checkout is a winning mantra for retailers looking to capture sales and delight their customer bases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...