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Artificial Intelligence
American Express, Mastercard and Others Behind New Standards for Enterprise AI Data Purity
December 01, 2023

If software is the engine of the 21st-century business landscape, data is its oil. 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
Non-Retail Firms Launch Biometric Tools Amid Consumer Interest
December 01, 2023

Biometric authentication methods have expanded into multiple applications in recent years, from online payments to mobile devices to banking transactions or facial identification for security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Syrup Raises $17.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Inventory Forecasting Platform 
December 01, 2023

Syrup has raised $17.5 million in a Series A round to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that helps brand optimize their inventory for omnichannel commerce.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: ChatGPT’s Birthday, Amazon’s Ambitions, Payment Efficiencies 
December 01, 2023

Thursday (Nov. 30) was OpenAI’s ChatGPT’s first birthday.  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 this form, you...

Retail
Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
December 01, 2023

Despite economic uncertainty, consumers have been spending in the week after Thanksgiving to complete a portion of their holiday shopping and take advantage of the best deals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Report: Negotiations Continue After Neiman Marcus Rejects Saks Takeover Bid
December 01, 2023

Neiman Marcus has reportedly rejected a $3 billion takeover bid from Saks Fifth Avenue. 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
Express CEO Admits Product Assortment Failed to Connect With Customers
December 01, 2023

This quarter, fashion retailer Express is looking at merchandise discounts to draw in more shoppers.  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
Ulta Rings up Beauty Value for Shoppers
December 01, 2023

Ulta Beauty is delivering bargains and luring customers. 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 this form, you...

IPO
Panera Brands Plans Confidential IPO in 2024
December 01, 2023

Panera Brands, the casual dining group owned by investment group JAB, has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., according to sources familiar with the matter. The Missouri-based group is planning to go public in 2024, signaling a potential revival...