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Payments Innovation
46% of US Consumers Show Interest in Open Banking for Bill Pay
January 10, 2025

In the modern business landscape, adopting open payments platforms is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. 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...

Fintech Investments
Janover’s 123% Leap and Robinhood’s Upgrades Lead FinTech IPO Index Higher
January 10, 2025

The first few trading days of 2025 saw the FinTech IPO Index log a 1.2% gain — where one notable triple-digit surge led the pack. Overall, however, a spate of declining names blunted the momentum of the Index as a whole. Get the Full Story...

Retail
Macy’s Announces First 66 ‘Underproductive Stores’ It Will Close
January 09, 2025

Macy’s said Thursday (Jan. 9) that it will close 66 store locations as part of the Bold New Chapter strategy it announced in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

IPO
Report: Shein Could Launch IPO in London in April
January 09, 2025

Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group reportedly plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in London by the middle of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Amazon Goes for a Drive; Walmart Leans Into Health and Wellness
January 09, 2025

Amazon and Walmart are each carving out new territories in response to consumer demands, but their approaches are quite different. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Standards, Regulations and Next-Gen Back Offices
January 09, 2025

The intersection of technology, leadership and regulation is reshaping B2B in profound ways. 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....

Payments Innovation
Verifone Adds SoftPOS to New Payment Acceptance Tools
January 09, 2025

Connected commerce platform Verifone has introduced a new set of payment devices. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Hippocratic AI Debuts App Store for Health-Focused Agents
January 09, 2025

Healthcare-focused firm Hippocratic AI debuted an app store for its artificial intelligence agents. 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....

Regulation
New House Financial Services Leadership Targets Digital Asset Regulation
January 09, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee has chosen leadership with an eye toward digital asset regulation. 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....