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Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Launches Copilot as Standalone App on Android
December 27, 2023

Microsoft quietly launched a new app called Copilot for Android, providing users with access to its artificial intelligence-powered Copilot without the need for the Bing mobile app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Banking
Community Banks in Crisis Mode Following Rate Hikes, Report Says
December 27, 2023

Small community banks in the United States are ending the year in crisis mode. 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...

Digital Banking
Revolut Scores Perfect 100 in Provider Ranking of Digital Banking Apps
December 27, 2023

Now that holiday spending is done, you might resolve to take control of your finances in the new year. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Smoothie King CMO: Cross-Brand Rewards Partnerships Present Loyalty Opportunity
December 27, 2023

As restaurants use their rewards programs to drive digital engagement, Smoothie King is looking to loyalty partnerships down the line to reach new audiences, while noting that the wrong kinds of partnerships could do more harm than good. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Banking
‘Goliath’ JPMorgan Has 18% of All US Banking Revenue, Report Says
December 27, 2023

JPMorgan Chase is ending 2023 as the leading figure in the U.S. banking sector. 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....

Retail
As H&M Pivots to New Spenders, What Will Mango Do?
December 27, 2023

As H&M works to attract a new set of shoppers, while Shein and Zara pick up more market territory in the fast fashion landscape, Mango, the Spanish retailer, is fortifying its presence in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Gen Z Favors Brands vs Retailers for Card-Linked Offers
December 26, 2023

Retailers and brands are constantly seeking ways to foster customer loyalty and generate new sources of sales. One effective strategy is to leverage item-level receipt data to provide personalized and relevant card-linked offers. These programs provide economic incentives, such as cash-back rewards, which increase customer...

Investments
Report: Investors in EV Charging Grow ‘Weary’ Waiting for Profits
December 26, 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) charging companies reportedly don’t have much juice with investors these days. 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...

Retail
Retailers Wrestle With ‘Trillion Dollar Problem’ of Returns
December 26, 2023

The holiday shopping season has come to a close. The holiday returns season has just begun, and if past years are any indication, consumers could be set to send back a lot of stuff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...