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Retail
Online Sales Slip in February as Consumers Return In-Store
March 14, 2024

The latest reading on retail sales data from the Census Bureau showed that overall retail sales were up 0.6% month over month, reversing a 1.1% decline that had been seen in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
5 Trends These AI Experts Think Could Change Payments and Commerce
March 13, 2024

For businesses at the forefront of their industries, artificial intelligence (AI) has become unavoidable.  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
D2C Brands Lag Behind Other eCommerce Merchants in Customer Satisfaction
March 13, 2024

When it comes to providing a satisfying experience that keeps customers coming back, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are falling behind, PYMNTS Intelligence research suggests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
Latest Facebook-Related Scam Puts Banking Customers on Alert 
March 13, 2024

Search online for the words “Facebook scams” and your search engine will immediately deliver myriad news stories warning consumers to be vigilant when scrolling through the site.     Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Half of Consumers Consider Ease of Checkout When Shopping Online
March 13, 2024

As retailers, brands and marketplaces alike increasingly invest in easy, intuitive user experiences on their eCommerce channels, consumers are coming back to digital more and more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
5 Things You Should Know About the New EU AI Regulation
March 13, 2024

European Union (EU) lawmakers on Wednesday (March 13) passed a groundbreaking law on artificial intelligence (AI), setting a precedent that surpasses the U.S. in AI regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Security & Fraud
State of the Payment Scam: Banks Battling APP Fraud
March 13, 2024

The world’s cybercriminals all share one thing in common: they understand people can be exploited. 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,...

Investments
PayPal Ventures-Backed PPRO Raises $93 Million for Local Payments Platform
March 13, 2024

PPRO has raised 85 million euros ($93 million) to expand and enhance its local payments platform. 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...

Security & Fraud
FTC Refunds $4.1 Million to Student Loan Scam Victims
March 13, 2024

The FTC is sending millions in refunds to victims of a student fraud scheme. 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...