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Artificial Intelligence
Is a Gen AI-Powered Connected Device in the Cards?
September 27, 2023

A holistic user experience considers every aspect of a product. 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...

Investments
Revio Raises $5.2 Million to Grow Africa-Focused Payments Orchestration Platform
September 27, 2023

Revio, a payment orchestration platform, secured $5.2 million in a seed round to tackle the challenges and opportunities in the African payment ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
From Bulk Bargains to Inventory Insight: How Costco Wins Hearts and Wallets 
September 27, 2023

Costco has built its reputation on value-based bulk deals, and it’s an offering that keeps shoppers flocking to its stores.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
ASOS Sales Forecast: Summer Showers Dampen Revenue 
September 27, 2023

Weather can exert an influence on consumer purchasing choices, a phenomenon vividly illustrated by the advisory released by the online fashion giant ASOS in relation to its recent financial performance.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Target to Shutter 9 Stores Due to Retail Theft Wave
September 27, 2023

Target is blaming an apparent wave of shoplifting for the closure of nine of its stores. 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...

Retail
Figure Out Your DNA: Kulfi Beauty Founder’s Secret to Engagement
September 27, 2023

Just because you’ve been given the opportunity to grace your products on the shelves of Sephora doesn’t mean your brand will be successful. Take it from brands like Item Beauty and Selfless by Hyram, two brands founded by TikTok stars Addison Rae and Hyram Yarbro,...

IPO
Instacart Stock Closes Below IPO Price Week After Public Debut
September 26, 2023

Instacart’s stock closed below its initial public offering (IPO) pricing for the first time on Tuesday (Sept. 26), a week after its public debut. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Confluent Adds Partnerships to Facilitate Real-Time Data Streams for AI
September 26, 2023

Data streaming platform Confluent has announced its new initiative called Data Streaming for AI, aiming to simplify and accelerate organizations’ development of real-time AI applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Voice Tech’s Renaissance: The Conversation Gets Real with Generative AI Boost
September 26, 2023

VoiceTech is finally starting to come into its own.  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,...