PayPal is reviving an old patent that focuses on augmented reality shopping in which virtual information would appear over real products in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Spring has been called the season of renewal — new birth and new life — and it doesn’t get much better than the announcement of a marriage and a birth to drive home the cliche. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
As it seeks to speed up its eCommerce expansion, China’s Xiaohongshu or “Little Red Book” is seeking new funding. According to people familiar with the matter, Xiaohongshu wants to raise at least $200 million at a valuation of over $2.5 billion, Business of Fashion reported....
There’s a rule of thumb at fast food and quick-serve restaurants (QSR): a seven-second reduction in customer wait time results in an average 1 percent gain in market share. Achieving those mission-critical seconds has never had more options, with the QSR industry in the midst...
The alliances between U.S. and Chinese companies in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) could receive greater scrutiny by the U.S. government, which could threaten practices that have long been the standard for technology companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
There are many ways to celebrate a 30th birthday, and Auntie Annie’s — purveyor of hot pretzels at malls nationwide — has decided that instead of an ill-conceived tattoo or a wild new haircut, the company will instead be releasing a clothing line all their...
Starbucks saw strong growth in its loyalty program and mobile transactions over its second fiscal quarter of 2018, the company announced ahead of its earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
To simplify car auctions, DriveTime unveiled a new mobile app dubbed Buyonic. The app seeks to streamline, automate and reinvent the auction purchasing process, the company said in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
The majority of American consumers report they want to shop local and boost businesses they feel strongly about in their home community. But the reality, according to Spendindie Founder and CEO Thad Beversdorf, is that wanting it and doing it are very different things. Get...
