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Retail
Launch of Apple Vision Pro Supercharges Retailers’ Adoption of VR
February 02, 2024

Mixed-reality technology is reshaping the landscape of the retail industry, ushering in an era of immersive experiences for consumers that blend the digital and physical. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Report: Alibaba Gauges Potential Buyers’ Interest in Brick-and-Mortar Businesses
February 02, 2024

Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group is reportedly considering selling several of its brick-and-mortar businesses, including grocery business Freshippo, retailer RT-Mart and shopping mall operator Intime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches Mixed-Reality Shopping App for Apple Vision Pro
February 02, 2024

e.l.f. Cosmetics has launched a beauty shopping app for Apple’s new spatial computer, Vision Pro. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Billtrust CEO: ‘Staggered Approach’ Sets the Stage for Payments Success With GenAI
February 02, 2024

Sunil Rajasekar, CEO of Billtrust, told Karen Webster that while using artificial intelligence (AI) to make better business decisions, generative AI has the potential to change the very nature of payments and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Adds 0.5% as SoFi Weighs In With Earnings 
February 02, 2024

Headed into the end of January, and with earnings season in full swing, the FinTech IPO Index was up a slight 0.5%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Walmart Counters Amazon’s eCommerce Lead With Omnichannel Tech
February 02, 2024

As Walmart looks to shrink Amazon’s growing lead in consumer retail spending, the mega-retailer is turning to new technologies to merge the digital and physical shopping journeys to provide a more frictionless customer experience.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Self-Service Retail
Cantaloupe Acquires CHEQ to Expand Reach of Self-Service Commerce Solutions
February 01, 2024

Cantaloupe has acquired Cheq Lifestyle Technology (CHEQ) to expand into the sports, entertainment and restaurant sectors with a suite of self-service commerce solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
Regional Banking Shares Drop Amid Investors’ Concerns About Sector
February 01, 2024

Regional banking shares in the United States experienced a significant decline for the second consecutive day Thursday (Feb. 1). 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
Google Maps to Add AI-Powered Recommendations of Places to Visit
February 01, 2024

Google Maps will soon help people discover places with its new feature that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI). 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...