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Retail
Chipotle VP: Guacamole-Inspired Makeup Boosts Brand’s Superfans’ Engagement
August 03, 2024

As brands tap partnerships to reach consumers in more parts of their day-to-day lives, Chipotle Mexican Grill is once again getting into the makeup game. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Alibaba to Launch AI-Powered Assistant to Facilitate B2B Sourcing
August 02, 2024

The Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group plans to launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “conversational sourcing engine” in September. 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...

Security & Fraud
UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
August 02, 2024

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that it shut down a platform that was used to make 1.8 million scam calls to people in 107 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Major Retailers Under Scrutiny After Amazon Forecasts Weak Sales
August 02, 2024

Analysts are reportedly awaiting earnings reports from major retailers with interest after Amazon’s latest results “sent a chill” through the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Payments Innovation
They Said That: Notable Quotables for the Week of July 29
August 02, 2024

It was the thick of earnings season this week, but that didn’t mean PYMNTS’ interviews with key executives took a break. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
British Banks Cut Costs as Interest Rates Begin to Decline
August 02, 2024

The largest banks in the United Kingdom are reportedly cutting costs to protect profits as interest rates begin to decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Delivery
Gopuff SVP: Personalization Requires Staying ‘a Step Ahead’ of Shoppers
August 02, 2024

As merchants look to target their offerings to consumers’ unique needs and preferences, Gopuff is tapping personalized ads to drive additional revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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This Week in AI: From Meta’s Ads to Apple’s Mobile Makeover, Big Tech Bets Big...
August 02, 2024

Industry giants are going all-in on artificial intelligence (AI), with Meta, Apple and Nvidia leading the charge. As the FTC ramps up oversight and ethical concerns loom, these companies are racing to integrate AI into everything from advertising and mobile commerce to humanoid robots, promising...

Investments
Investors Increasingly Skeptical That AI Opportunities Outweigh High Costs
August 02, 2024

Big Tech companies’ efforts around artificial intelligence (AI) are reportedly getting a largely negative reception on Wall Street. 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...