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Retail
Kroger, GE Launch In-Oven Shopping as Grocers Tap Contextual Commerce
December 13, 2023

As grocers increasingly tap contextual commerce, Kroger is making it possible for consumers to place orders for ingredients directly from their ovens’ touchscreens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Is the EU’s AI Act Historic or Prehistoric?
December 13, 2023

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Investments
Procurement Tool Provider Pivot Raises $21.6 Million to Expand in Europe
December 13, 2023

Procurement tool provider Pivot has secured 20 million euros (about $21.6 million) in Series A funding. 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...

B2B Payments
Is B2B Ready for a Real-Time Payments Overhaul?
December 13, 2023

Real-time payments have the potential, and the promise, to overhaul all corners of commerce. 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
Brands Capitalize on FSA Spending to Boost Holiday Sales 
December 13, 2023

Although consumers are making purchases, the reluctance to spend remains prevalent. 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...

Payment Methods
Upgrade Offers Secured Card With Rewards and Fraud Protection
December 13, 2023

FinTech company Upgrade has launched a secured version of its Upgrade OneCard. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Snapchat+ Surpasses 7 Million Subscribers, Adds New Generative AI Tools
December 12, 2023

Snap said Snapchat+ now has more than 7 million subscribers. 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...

Gift Cards
Affirm Teams With Blackhawk Network as Gift Card Use Grows
December 12, 2023

Payment network Affirm teamed with digital gift card distributor Blackhawk Network. 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...

Delivery
Instacart Partners With Sharebite to Target Corporate Food Spend
December 12, 2023

Instacart is targeting employers’ office snack budgets, as aggregators compete for businesses’ food spending. 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...