Finance departments have long been saddled with an unflattering reputation as the “Department of No.” To many business leaders, chief financial officers (CFOs) were seen as gatekeepers who stifled ambition with rigid budgets, risk aversion and a fixation on cost-cutting. Get the Full Story Complete...
The holiday shopping season reportedly got off to an early start as consumers sought to buy gifts before the price increases that they expected took effect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how Americans work, shop and communicate, one generation isn’t just keeping pace, they’re pushing the frontier. Millennials, not the digital-native Gen Z, are the most enthusiastic adopters of AI in the workplace, using it to boost productivity and streamline...
To say this was a week that the markets focused on FinTechs would be an understatement. 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...
Figure Technology Solutions opened its first session as a publicly traded company with a strong rally, giving the FinTech a multibillion-dollar market capitalization and immediate attention from institutional investors. The early trading strength, as the shares surged 24% above the offer price by $31.11 a...
Augment raised $85 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence teammate for logistics, Augie. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The B2B sector’s markets move slowly compared to consumer trends, yet when change comes, it tends to reshape the foundations of how companies buy, sell and compete. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on children and teens. 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...
If there’s a single pattern emerging across 2025’s retail varied landscape, it’s this: businesses are doubling down on what increases loyalty, reduces friction and amplifies their flywheel effect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
