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Generative AI’s Technology Is Not Yet Fully Optimized for Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI’s Technology Is Not Yet Fully Optimized for Healthcare
October 06, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) faces many growing pains as it seeks its footing. In a recent survey, management consulting firm Bain & Company reveals that the main barriers to generative AI in healthcare are a lack of resources, expertise and regulation, with data access and...

Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
Retail
Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
October 06, 2023

Amazon and Walmart will face off in a duel next week, going head-to-head to capture the loyalty and spending of shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

FinTech IPO Index Slides 3% as Affirm and Blend Lead Declining Stocks
Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Slides 3% as Affirm and Blend Lead Declining Stocks
October 06, 2023

The FinTech IPO Index gave up nearly 3%, coming into the end of the first full trading week of the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Mobile Set to Overtake Desktop in $221 Billion Holiday Shopping Season
eCommerce
Mobile Set to Overtake Desktop in $221 Billion Holiday Shopping Season
October 05, 2023

This year’s holiday shopping season will belong to mobile sales and buy now, pay later. 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,...

Online Grocery Shopping is Growing, But Not as Quickly as Retail
eCommerce
Online Grocery Shopping is Growing, But Not as Quickly as Retail
October 05, 2023

Consumers may be engaging more with eGrocery, but the sector continues to grow more slowly than online shopping overall, PYMNTS Intelligence indicates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
eCommerce
Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
October 05, 2023

This week in grocery news, Ahold Delhaize USA grocers adopt new direct ordering apps, Ocado reportedly doubles down on automation, and online discount grocer Martie launches nationwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Central Banks, BIS and FI Projects Point to Growing Embrace of Tokenized Deposits
Banking
Central Banks, BIS and FI Projects Point to Growing Embrace of Tokenized Deposits
October 05, 2023

The Bank for International Settlements, central banks and traditional financial institutions (FIs) are in the midst of tackling various ways and means of creating and using tokenized bank deposits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Walmart Promotes Upcoming Deals as It Prepares ‘Holiday Kickoff’ Event
Retail
Walmart Promotes Upcoming Deals as It Prepares ‘Holiday Kickoff’ Event
October 05, 2023

Walmart has shared with the public some of the deals it will offer as it works to get a jump on its competitors by helping shoppers get an early start on their holiday shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
IPO
Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
October 05, 2023

Birkenstock may need a bigger toe-hold in the direct-to-consumer market before it goes public. 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....