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eCommerce
Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce
August 12, 2024

The recent federal court ruling against Google’s search monopoly could usher in a shift in online shopping, potentially reshaping how consumers discover products and businesses market them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Regulation
CFTC: Cost Management Solutions Must Pay $100,000 for Failing to Register as Introducing Broker
August 12, 2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said Monday (Aug. 12) that it required Cost Management Solutions (CMS) to pay a $100,000 civil monetary penalty after finding that the company failed to register as an introducing broker (IB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Social Commerce
@Girls Host: Social Commerce Is Influencing More Personal Content
August 12, 2024

As consumers increasingly look to social media to inspire their shopping, the social commerce space is becoming more and more about individual creators’ personalities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Beekman 1802 Co-Founder: AI Enables More Compelling Retail Education
August 12, 2024

As beauty brands look for ways to explain their products to consumers without losing the shopper’s interest, Beekman 1802 is seeing artificial intelligence and augmented reality open possibilities for more engrossing educational experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
National Consumers League CEO: Drip Pricing Leaves Consumers in the Dark
August 12, 2024

Drip pricing, or added fees consumers only learn about at checkout, are coming under fire from consumer groups as proposed rules make their way through Congress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Loyalty & Rewards
Cost-Conscious Consumers’ Demand for Discounts Fuels Digital Growth Across Retail
August 12, 2024

As consumers’ ongoing financial concerns drive them to seek deals and promotions, brands across retail categories are seeing increased engagement with their loyalty programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Cross Border Commerce
Wise Resumes Signing Customers in India to Tap $32 Billion Remittance Market
August 12, 2024

Money transfer firm Wise is reportedly hoping to tap India’s $32 billion remittance market. 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...

Banking
FDIC Letter on ATMs Paves Way for More Branchless Banking
August 12, 2024

New input from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is poised to pave the way for more “branchless banking” — through interactive teller machines that can, conceivably, amp up competition between smaller banks and their larger counterparts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
Balderton Capital Pulls In $1.3 Billion for EU Tech Firms
August 12, 2024

Revolut investor Balderton Capital has raised $1.3 billion for European tech startups. 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 completing this...