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Artificial Intelligence
Google’s AI-Powered Shopping Tools Personalize Style and Beauty
March 05, 2025

“The influence of AI on shopping habits is undeniable,” Lilian Rincon, VP of Consumer Shopping Product at Google, said during a Tuesday (March 4) media gathering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Regulations: Virginia’s AI Act Targets ‘High Risk’ AI Systems
March 05, 2025

Virginia could be the second U.S. state to enact artificial intelligence (AI) regulations targeting high risk AI systems, after Colorado, according to the National Law Review. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
David’s Bridal Announces CEO Transition, New ‘Asset-Light, AI-Powered Business Model’
March 05, 2025

David’s Bridal is set to make a CEO transition and several other leadership changes as it shifts to an “asset-light, AI-powered business model.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
KYB in Spotlight as Tariffs and Digital Innovation Reshape Procurement
March 05, 2025

As U.S. tariffs come into full force, global trade routes are being redrawn. So too are B2B procurement strategies. 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...

Retail
Amex: Retail’s Future Hinges on Ditching the Discount
March 05, 2025

In a world where so much is tailored to individual preferences, consumers have come to expect the same level of customization in retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Banking
32% of SMBs Favor Community Banks Over National Banks
March 05, 2025

With 16% of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) considering switching banks, many are turning to community banks and credit unions (CUs) for their personalized service and local accessibility. While these smaller financial institutions (FIs) hold appeal, they face challenges in digital banking that may hinder...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: AWS CEO Says Agentic AI Could Be Company’s ‘Next Multibillion Business’
March 04, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) reportedly formed a new group focused on agentic artificial intelligence (AI), with AWS CEO Matt Garman saying the technology could be “the next multibillion business for AWS.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Klarna CEO: SaaS Companies to Consolidate as Customers Seek ‘Hub of Knowledge’
March 04, 2025

Klarna Founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski said Tuesday (March 4) that there is likely to be a consolidation of software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies as their customers, who are adopting artificial intelligence (AI), seek a “hub of knowledge.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Aldi Adopts Digital Wave’s GenAI Solutions for Product Copy and Attribution
March 04, 2025

Grocery retailer Aldi will use Digital Wave Technology’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions in the U.S. to automate the creation of product copy and product attribution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...