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Investments
Report: Softbank Considers Investing in Mistral AI
March 14, 2024

Japan’s SoftBank is reportedly weighing an investment in French artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI. 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....

Security & Fraud
UnitedHealth Group Reports Critical Services Restored After Cyberattack
March 14, 2024

UnitedHealth Group (UHG) reported Thursday (March 14) that some critical services are back online at its subsidiary Change Healthcare, which has been dealing with a cyberattack on its claims and payment infrastructure.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Earnings Season Shows Some Momentum for Online Car Platforms
March 14, 2024

Through the past several months, buying a car — used or new — has been, to put it mildly, out of reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
Klarna Adds Open Banking for UK Customers
March 14, 2024

Swedish payments FinTech Klarna is now offering open banking-powered settlements in the U.K.  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...

Regulation
EC Deepens Investigation of AliExpress Compliance With Digital Services Act
March 14, 2024

The European Commission (EC) has opened formal proceedings to determine whether AliExpress breached requirements of the Digital Services Act. 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
Dick’s Sporting Goods Converts 65% of Customers to Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers
March 14, 2024

In an effort to further engage its highest-value customers, Dick’s Sporting Goods is integrating more technology into the in-store experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Online Sales Slip in February as Consumers Return In-Store
March 14, 2024

The latest reading on retail sales data from the Census Bureau showed that overall retail sales were up 0.6% month over month, reversing a 1.1% decline that had been seen in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
5 Trends These AI Experts Think Could Change Payments and Commerce
March 13, 2024

For businesses at the forefront of their industries, artificial intelligence (AI) has become unavoidable.  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...

eCommerce
D2C Brands Lag Behind Other eCommerce Merchants in Customer Satisfaction
March 13, 2024

When it comes to providing a satisfying experience that keeps customers coming back, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are falling behind, PYMNTS Intelligence research suggests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...