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The Barbie Phenomenon and Its Impact on Brands and Consumers
June 27, 2023

“Barbie” is everywhere. It has taken over retail marketing. Everywhere you look there’s a new collaboration, from fast fashion to food and beverage to department stores. Apparel retailers, including Gap, Aldo, Forever 21, Primark, Hot Topic, and Spirit Halloween, have launched collections in celebration of...

Retail
Personalized Skincare Puts a Fresh Face on Heyday’s Subscription Model
June 27, 2023

If TikTok told you to rotate your skincare products biweekly, you probably started to rotate your skincare regimen. Or you know someone who did. But while the recommendation could be a solid tip, it lacks personalization. And with insane makeups on personalized skincare services, it’s...

Retail
Best Buy Begins Offering Tiered Memberships
June 27, 2023

Best Buy has officially launched its new three-tiered membership program to entice cost-conscious shoppers. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Threading the Needle in Defining AI’s Regulatory Boundaries
June 27, 2023

How does one tame the hyper-rapid advance of the disruptive technical beast? 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...

Payments Innovation
Tokenized Payment Networks Empower Businesses and Consumers With Enhanced Security
June 27, 2023

The digitization of the payment landscape brings with it both opportunity and challenges. 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....

Point of Sale
Flatpay Raises $16 Million for Flat-Rate POS Technology
June 26, 2023

Danish FinTech Flatpay has raised €15 million (about $16 million) in its Series A funding round to expand its presence in Denmark, Finland and Germany and continue its product development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Finance Automation Platform Ramp Acquires AI Startup Cohere.io
June 26, 2023

Finance automation platform Ramp has acquired artificial intelligence (AI) startup Cohere.io. 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...

Retail
Kering Acquires Luxury Fragrance House Creed 
June 26, 2023

Kering, the French luxury brand, said Monday it has acquired Creed, the high-end niche fragrance house. Prior to this acquisition, Creed was under the ownership of BlackRock Long Term Private Capital Europe and its chairman, Javier Ferrán.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
Odoo Receives $164 Million to Expand Business Software Suite Globally
June 26, 2023

Odoo has received a strategic investment of 150 million euros (about $164 million) to continue its global expansion. 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...