News

Banking
Customer Is Still King and Queen of Banking Innovation
March 15, 2024

In a world where change is constant, digitization has become one of life’s certainties. This advancement is coming to even traditionally staid sectors like financial services and banking, spurring profound transformations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Amazon Extends Home Goods Lead Over Walmart With Discounts
March 15, 2024

With mega-retailers Amazon and Walmart competing to secure consumers’ loyalty for high-ticket purchases such as furniture, the eCommerce giant is pulling further ahead by the quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gives Up 1.9% as OppFi Leads Post-Earnings Decliners 
March 15, 2024

Stocks swooned into the end of the week, as inflation data from the government showed us all that inflation’s here to stay, perhaps longer than many investors had anticipated.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Payments Innovation
Report: An Uncertain Economy Weighs on Embedded Finance Innovation for Marketplaces
March 15, 2024

Logistics and wholesale trade businesses exhibit robust demand for embedded finance innovations. For example, most payment facilitators (PayFacs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and marketplaces are very or extremely interested in digital wallet innovations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Dollar General Reduces Self-Checkout Options to Increase Engagement, Decrease Shrink
March 14, 2024

Dollar General is cutting back on its offering of self-checkout options, saying it is doing so to improve the customer experience and to reduce inventory shrink. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Digital Banking
Report: Brazil Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto Aims to Form FinTech
March 14, 2024

Roberto Campos Neto, the president of Brazil’s central bank, is reportedly planning to establish a FinTech firm in Miami following the conclusion of his term in December. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Not Everyone Thinks AI Is Going To Destroy Us
March 14, 2024

If ever there were two schools of thought about technology, the discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) would be a great example. There are stark differences between experts in assessing the existential risks posed by AI, underscoring the ongoing debate surrounding AI’s potential impact on humanity...

Retail
Ulta Beauty Drives Digital Conversion With Improved UX
March 14, 2024

Ulta Beauty is finding that, by improving the consumer experience on its digital platforms, it is able to boost its eCommerce performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Faster Payments
NPCI Grants Paytm Approval to Participate in UPI Payments System
March 14, 2024

Paytm will be able to participate in India’s instant mobile payments system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI). 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,...