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Social Commerce
TikTok Shop Marks 500,000+ Merchants in the US
April 30, 2024

TikTok saw its U.S. eCommerce merchant base more than double at the end of 2023. 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
US Issues Stark Warning on AI Risks to Critical Infrastructure
April 30, 2024

In a bid to safeguard the nation’s vital infrastructure, the federal government is now offering a playbook to help companies navigate the treacherous landscape of cybersecurity, including the brewing dangers lurking in artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

eCommerce
When Consumers Buy Electronics, Online Marketplaces Beat Physical Stores
April 30, 2024

Typically, consumers’ preferred purchasing channel remains the physical store, but when it comes to buying electronics, shoppers turn to third-party marketplaces for affordability and convenience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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CFPB Says Junk Fees ‘Impede Fair and Competitive Pricing’
April 30, 2024

The more complex a pricing structure, the more likely consumers are to pay more for products like credit cards, bank accounts, mortgages and auto loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Sam’s Club Says AI Exit Scans Are in 120 Stores
April 30, 2024

Sam’s Club said its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered exit scanners are now in 120 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Grocery Shoppers Across Continents Demand Personalized Rewards
April 30, 2024

No matter which side of the Atlantic they are on, grocery shoppers want loyalty programs with smarter, more relevant messaging, and merchants across the United Kingdom and the United States are rising to meet this demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Security & Fraud
Advanced Tech and Data-Sharing Key Allies in Combating Sophisticated Fraud Scams
April 30, 2024

From safeguarding online purchases to strengthening eCommerce ecosystems, strong customer authentication (SCA) helps confirm remote electronic transactions, reshaping the digital commerce landscape. 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...

Social Commerce
LTK Adds New, Longer-Format Videos to Commerce Platform for Creators
April 30, 2024

LTK now offers new, longer-format videos on its commerce platform for creators. 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...

B2B Payments
Fiserv Debuts Communication Tools to Boost On-Time Payments
April 30, 2024

Payments technology firm Fiserv is offering billers new communications tools to get paid faster. 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...