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Investments
Kindred $130 Million Fund ‘Laser-Focused’ on Early-Stage Rounds
April 20, 2023

Venture capital (VC) firm Kindred has debuted a $130 million fund targeting early-stage companies. 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...

B2B Payments
Nitra Adds Free Walmart Business+ Trial to Its Cardholder Benefits
April 20, 2023

Nitra is now offering its cardholders a free six-month trial to Walmart Business+. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
AI Oversight Can’t Be Rushed, Says Ireland’s Data Regulator
April 20, 2023

Generative AI needs to be regulated, but only once regulators know what they’re doing. 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
Can Loyalty Programs Save Struggling Retailers From Bankruptcy?
April 20, 2023

In the pandemic era, loyalty programs proved to be an effective strategy to retain customers even while maintaining physical distance. 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
Snap and Men’s Wearhouse Bring Augmented Reality to Prom Season
April 20, 2023

For Men’s Wearhouse, this year’s prom theme is “augmented reality.” 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...

Retail
IKEA Investing $2.2 Billion to Expand Omnichannel Capabilities in US
April 20, 2023

IKEA is expanding its omnichannel capabilities with its biggest investment in four decades in the United States. 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...

Retail
Shopping Social Network Flip Challenges Honesty in Reviews
April 20, 2023

On the surface, Flip, a shopping social network, provides consumers with brutally honest reviews — an element of the shopping experience that has been scarce in the retail industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Google to Make AI-Powered Ads Based on Human Marketing
April 20, 2023

Google is reportedly adding generative artificial intelligence (AI) to its advertising operations. 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...

Retail
Report: Bed Bath & Beyond Bankruptcy Is Imminent
April 20, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond is reportedly within days of declaring bankruptcy following a failed fundraising effort. 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...