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JOANN Focuses on Controllable Factors to Connect With Customers 
December 04, 2023

During this quarter, JOANN opted to refine its retail approach to align better with customer demand.  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...

Artificial Intelligence
Mistral AI Raises $487 Million in Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz
December 04, 2023

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI is set to raise about €450 million ($487 million) in its latest funding round. 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 Postpones Launch of AI Offering Gemini Due to Non-English Query Challenges
December 04, 2023

Google has postponed the launch of Gemini, its highly anticipated artificial intelligence (AI) offering. 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....

Loyalty & Rewards
Merchants Eye Embedded, Flexible Rewards to Keep Transactions Flowing
December 04, 2023

For forward-thinking merchants eyeing new ways to keep the transactions flowing, to keep consumers opening their wallets and wielding cards, new approaches to rewards may prove most rewarding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cross-border Payments
Hong Kong and Thailand Unveil Cross-Border QR Code Payment System
December 04, 2023

Hong Kong and Thailand are bridging the gap between their economies. 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...

Cross-border Payments
From Innovation to Impact: 2024 Will Revolutionize Cross-Border B2B Payments 
December 04, 2023

Money movement makes the world go ‘round.  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 agree...

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...

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...