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Loyalty & Rewards
Shoppers Want Grocery Store Loyalty Programs the Most
December 04, 2023

Merchants and brands can foster the use of their store and co-branded credit cards by offering consumers rewards programs, special benefits and card-linked offers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Should Brands and Retailers Go All-In With High Spenders? 
December 04, 2023

As the global economy navigates the twists and turns of inflation, brands and retailers are at a checkout counter of decisions: which aisle to stroll down with their marketing efforts.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Financial Inclusion
How AWS and PayShap Increased Financial Inclusion in South Africa
December 04, 2023

Nilesh Dusane, global head of institutional payments at AWS, and Ben Janse van Rensburg, interim CIO at BankservAfrica, told PYMNTS that instant payments will do much to transform South Africa’s financial services landscape.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Shein’s IPO: Unpacking Everything You Need to Know 
December 04, 2023

Shein has applied to go public in the United States. If it succeeds, this could make Shein one of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent years. But that’s all we know for now. Or is it?  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Consumers on Weight Loss Drugs Expected to Spend Double on New Clothes After Losses
December 03, 2023

The rising popularity of certain weight loss drugs might end up helping apparel makers. 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...

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Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: OpenAI Says It Will Delay GPT App Store Launch to Early 2024
December 01, 2023

OpenAI has reportedly delayed the opening of its custom GPT store.  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...

Retail
Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
December 01, 2023

Retailers are reportedly expressing optimism for the holiday season sales following stronger-than-expected figures during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  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...

Artificial Intelligence
Gen Z Interested in AI-Enabled Banking Experiences Despite Privacy Concerns
December 01, 2023

Despite differences across gender, generations and income levels, artificial intelligence-powered experiences are becoming popular with consumers, and an increasing number of individuals now use AI technologies in their everyday routines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...