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Investments
geoSurge Raises $12 Million to Help Brands Secure AI Visibility
July 03, 2026

geoSurge raised $12 million in a seed round to help brands shape how they are seen in generative artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Banking
Starling Bank Cuts 130 Jobs Amid AI Adoption and Restructuring
July 03, 2026

Starling Bank plans to cut about 130 jobs as it automates roles and restructures its banking and technology operations to eliminate duplicate roles, the Financial Times reported Friday (July 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
The Enterprise Gives AI Models a Path to Consumer Loyalty
July 03, 2026

The growth across enterprise and consumer technology markets represents a tale of two separate playbooks. 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,...

Cross-border Payments
36% of Small Businesses Turn to FinTechs for Cross-Border Payments
July 03, 2026

For small businesses buying goods overseas, choosing a payment provider is becoming less about habit and more about finding the right tool for the job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Delivery
Omaha Steaks Turns Logistics Into Dinner Theater
July 03, 2026

Premium food brands have traditionally competed on sourcing, quality and reputation. Today, time is another variable that is becoming just as strategically important. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
What Payward’s Reap Purchase Says About B2B Stablecoin Cards
July 02, 2026

In a winner-take-most market, firms typically want to be the ones winning and taking the most. Stable coins are shaping up to be exactly that kind of market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Nike Digital Drops 12% as Brands Rebalance D2C and Wholesale
July 02, 2026

The shorthand of direct-to-consumer (D2C) might boil down to selling through a brand’s own website or brick-and-mortar location. But writ large, the model is about controlling the customer relationship. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Companies Trust AI’s Advice but Not Its Actions
July 02, 2026

Companies are using artificial intelligence across more of their operations than ever while trusting it less to act on 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Spends $2.5 Billion on Customer AI Deployments
July 02, 2026

Microsoft will spend $2.5 billion on a new unit aimed at helping its customers implement artificial intelligence (AI). 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...