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Uber Fined $324 Million for EU Data Protection Breach
August 26, 2024

Uber was fined a record 290 million euros (about $324 million) for failing to protect European driver data. 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...

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Ikea Tests Appetite for Secondhand Furniture With ‘Preowned’ Marketplace
August 26, 2024

IKEA is reportedly testing a peer-to-peer marketplace where customers can sell each other secondhand furniture. 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,...

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Galileo: Banks Need to Predict Customer Experience to Combat Fraud
August 26, 2024

Forget everything you knew about fraud and fraudsters. 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 form, you...

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Instacart Product Chief Says Grocery’s Future Is All About the AI-Powered ‘Personal Planogram’
August 26, 2024

One hundred years ago, the grocery shopper was just trying out the new concept of chain stores like Piggly Wiggly, A&P and King Kullen. She would visit one of these chains with sawdust on the floor and handwritten price tags for items like sirloin steak...

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Higher-Income Shoppers Twice as Likely to Look for Deals at Walmart+ Week Sale
August 26, 2024

As promotional events like Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week escalate the rivalry between Walmart and Amazon, distinct consumer trends have emerged. 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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FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
August 25, 2024

The Biden administration’s anti-junk-fee campaign is targeting the restaurant sector. 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...

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Telegram Founder Arrested in France in Cybercrime Probe
August 25, 2024

 Telegram’s founder has reportedly been arrested in France as part of a cybersecurity investigation. 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...

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FCA Chair Allegedly Revealed Whistleblower’s Identity
August 25, 2024

The head of England’s financial watchdog has reportedly been accused of violating a whistleblower’s confidentiality. 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,...

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Starbucks Turns to Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Perk Up Sales
August 24, 2024

As Starbucks struggles with comparable sales declines, the coffeehouse giant is evidently asking, “Maybe the Pumpkin Spice Latte will fix it?” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...