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Biometrics
Voice Tech Holds Key to Unlocking Biometric Security’s Full Potential
November 30, 2021

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Loyalty & Rewards
44% of UK Grocery Shoppers Spend More at Stores With Loyalty Programs
November 30, 2021

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International
Uncertainty Surrounds PBOC Targeting of Alipay, WeChat Business Use of Personal Codes
November 29, 2021

In China, what seems to be a crackdown on Big Tech — on the payments giants in particular — continues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

International
As EU Rewrites the Rules on Censoring Illegal Content, Battle Lines Are Drawn
November 29, 2021

The European Union is on the verge of rewriting the rules of the road governing how search engines, online marketplaces, social media and other web platforms search out and remove illegal content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Gen Z’s More Interested in Extended Warranties Than Product Protection Plans
November 29, 2021

Merchants who want to sell plans that cover product failure and, in some cases, accidental damage should know that marketing language matters. Consumer interest in buying these plans varies by generation, with significant differences among age groups when it comes to the marketing terms they...

International
Carrefour’s Digital-First Expansion Brings Cashierless Tech to French Shoppers
November 29, 2021

French retail giant Carrefour announced this month in a press release the launch of the first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered store in Paris, dubbed Flash 10/10 (10 seconds to shop and 10 seconds to pay). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

International
EMEA Daily: UK FinTech Thought Machine Hits $1B Valuation; Flutterwave Launches New Marketplace
November 29, 2021

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, U.K. FinTech startup Thought Machine raises $200 million at a $1 billion valuation; Flutterwave launches new a marketplace; the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposes changes to European Union regulation; inflation and the pandemic harm...

Retail
Amazon Invites Sainsbury Shoppers to ‘Just Walk Out’
November 29, 2021

Amazon and the U.K. grocery chain Sainsbury’s have collaborated to offer consumers checkout-free shopping at a London supermarket. 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
Today in Retail: Black Friday Shoppers Flock to Amazon; Online Shopping Critical for COVID-Weary Retailers
November 29, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Cyber Monday deals are few and far between as retailers spread their holiday promotions across several weeks, while PYMNTS data show that over two-thirds of Black Friday shoppers made online purchases at Amazon. Also, a new coronavirus variant is the...