Samsung Electronics is gearing up to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research center, designating an executive role to search for new business, according to news from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
ZTO Express, a leading express delivery company in China — and one of the largest express delivery companies globally — believes that using drones to deliver goods in rural China is possible, but licensing from the government needs to happen first. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Starbucks has opened its first store in Jamaica, making it the international coffee retailer’s 76th global 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...
There are a lot of ways to cook a turkey, and today Americans will be trying all of them. Deep-fried, brined, baked and dipped in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos dust — the starring bird will take many forms on the Thanksgiving table this year. Get the Full...
On the face of it, China’s announcement that it would open its financial markets to increased ownership by foreign companies seems a sea change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Anniversaries are a time for reflection, and one year into India’s grand de-monetization drive, the results are mixed. Counterfeiting activity has simply moved to embrace the new notes. GDP is slowing. But on a brighter note consumers are ready to embrace non-cash ways of transacting. ...
When the pilgrims landed in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in 1620, there was no voice of Siri to say, “Arrived.” The only parade that November was one of tired, hungry pioneers disembarking a ship. They weren’t dodging cars in the grocery store parking lot, but arrows...
Consumers increasingly want their food to be locally sourced and ethically raised, including (and perhaps especially) on Thanksgiving. The market has been eager to respond to that need. This year, Amazon decided that an organic turkey could be the central player on any American’s table...
When getting ready for a night on the town — complete with perfectly done makeup — the average female shopper doesn’t usually say to themselves, “Shoot, I have to get to the 7-Eleven.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...