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IPO
Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
October 05, 2023

Birkenstock may need a bigger toe-hold in the direct-to-consumer market before it goes public. 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....

Security & Fraud
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Social Media’s Deepfake Problem
October 05, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can digitally create nearly everything and anything. 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. By completing...

Investments
Cobre Raises $13 Million to Expand Payment Automation Platform
October 05, 2023

Cobre has reportedly raised $13 million to take its treasury platform beyond its native Colombia. 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...

Biometrics
Amex Adds Biometrics to SafeKey Authentication Tool
October 05, 2023

American Express said it is adding facial and fingerprint recognition to its SafeKey authentication tool. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Shifts Into the Next (Generative) Gear in Healthcare
October 05, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming health and medicine for several decades, whether through diagnostics, personalized medicine, data analytics or other innovations. The advent of generative AI is now reshaping drug discovery, diagnostics, clinical decisions and delivery of care. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Third-Party Sellers Talk Shop as Amazon and Walmart Put Marketplaces in Spotlight
October 05, 2023

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face challenges in standing out and reaching 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...

Retail
Why Walmart Grocery Sales Are at Risk
October 04, 2023

Walmart has reportedly found that customers who buy appetite-suppressing medications like the diabetes drug Ozempic are buying less food. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Vistry Unveils AI Customer Assistant Chatbot for Food Commerce
October 04, 2023

San Diego-based startup Vistry has introduced its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform for food commerce, featuring an AI customer assistant chatbot called LumoChat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Kroger’s Home Chef Launches Heat-and-Eat Meals as Consumers Seek Takeout Alternatives
October 04, 2023

With consumers looking for lower-cost options to replace restaurant delivery and pickup without compromising on speed or convenience, Kroger is expanding its meal solutions business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...