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Loyalty & Rewards
Starbucks Taps Additional Rewards Partnerships to Widen Loyalty Audience
November 03, 2023

Starbucks is adding two new rewards partners to grow loyalty engagement and reach new customers. 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,...

Payment Methods
Payment Choice Is the Best Feature Merchants Can Offer Consumers
November 03, 2023

Consumers in different countries go for a diverse mix of shopping features, ranging from coupons and rewards to free shipping, availability of buy now, pay later (BNPL), or refunds in digital purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Can Shop Cash Turn Shopify Into an Amazon Challenger?
November 03, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk’s Stark Prediction: AI Will Render All Jobs Obsolete
November 03, 2023

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., recently had a conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about the risks and future implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Musk predicted that AI would eventually render all jobs obsolete, stating that it is the most disruptive force...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Leads to Happier Clinicians, More Personalized Patient Experience, Says Kry
November 03, 2023

Healthcare providers are already grappling with capacity constraints, reducing the time they can dedicate to their patients. When clinicians are also burdened with nonessential tasks that offer no real benefit to patient care, it further undermines the overall efficiency of the healthcare system and, more...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Surges 6%, as SoFi and NerdWallet Post Quarterly Results 
November 03, 2023

Earnings season is in full swing, and has given several names in the FinTech IPO Index a boost. 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...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Square Off Over Buy Now, Pay Later
November 03, 2023

This week, Walmart Canada introduced a new offering, allowing its customers to opt for an interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment method, which is powered by Klarna. Shoppers visiting Walmart.ca and using the Walmart Canada and Klarna mobile apps can now enjoy increased payment...

Retail
Pickle CEO Says They’re the DoorDash for Fashion Rentals
November 03, 2023

The demand for rental clothing, accessories and even footwear is gaining momentum. Inflationary pressures are not the only factor driving this trend, as consumers discover an alternate way to keep up with the latest fashion trends without breaking the bank. Get the Full Story Complete...

IPO
Report: Ibotta Prepares for $2 Billion IPO
November 02, 2023

Ibotta, the digital marketing software firm, is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at $2 billion or more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...