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Report: FedEx Says Customers Expect to Ship Fewer Holiday Packages
October 07, 2022

FedEx Ground reportedly expects to see lower package volume in the United States and Canada during the time leading up to the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
HSBC Launches Digital Platform for Trade Finance
October 07, 2022

HSBC has launched HSBC Trade Solutions (HTS) for customers in its two largest markets, the U.K. and Hong Kong, to simplify and speed trade. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Beneath Deal Days, Rollbacks and Early Access a Bewildered Consumer Hides
October 07, 2022

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, the retail story was all about lack of inventory and supply chain disruptions that were going to leave holiday shoppers empty-handed if they didn’t act quickly. Compared to product availability, price was more of an afterthought...

Retail
3 Ways Big Retail Is Trying to Overcome Hybrid Shopping Experience Gap
October 07, 2022

Ask big retailers about big pain points as the fourth quarter’s busy season begins and you’re apt to find they’re not only dissatisfied with their existing tech but are also leery of their ability to create the hybrid eCommerce/in-store shopping experiences that consumers want now....

Retail
Adidas Seeks CEO, Questions Kanye West Deal
October 07, 2022

As Adidas looks for a new chief executive, experts and analysts are advising the German footwear company to get creative. 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
200-Year-Old Waterford Crystal Debuts New Look, NYC Pop-up Store
October 07, 2022

Waterford, a 200-year-old crystal brand, wants to update its image with a new creative campaign and is opening its first standalone retail store in the United States to show it off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Levi’s NextGen Concept Will Lead Store Openings
October 07, 2022

Levi’s says it continues to see success with its smaller “NextGen” stores, so much so that they’ll account for nearly all of the 100 locations the denim maker plans to open this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
CFO’s Tap Time-Saving Tech and Tools to Offset Macro Challenges
October 07, 2022

The job of a chief financial officer (CFO) is like putting together a puzzle, as CFOs must manage rising interest rates, inflation and other pieces of a bigger picture. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Square Debuts AI Features for Conversational Commerce Platform
October 06, 2022

Square has launched AI features within its Square Messages platform, allowing merchants to communicate with customers using suggested replies and actions, a company blog noted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...