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eCommerce
Price Is Top of Mind When Consumers Shop on eCommerce Marketplaces
March 11, 2024

When online shoppers decide to make purchases from eCommerce marketplaces rather than directly from brands or retailers, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals, affordability is their top priority. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Chatbots and Searches Punch Travel Industry’s Ticket
March 11, 2024

Kayak’s new chatbot lets users seek travel advice and discover flights via screenshots, in the latest sign of how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the digital transformation of business and consumer travel.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Shoppable TV Shortens the Path to Purchase for Digital Merchants
March 11, 2024

As consumers’ omnichannel shopping habits rapidly evolve, retailers and brands are finding shoppable content, such as interactive ads and streaming, could go a long way toward driving conversion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Digital Banking
Griffin Launches as Fully Operational UK Bank and Raises $24 Million
March 11, 2024

British banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform Griffin is now officially a fully operational bank. 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...

Banking
HSBC Adding Bankers to Boost Startup Lending
March 11, 2024

HSBC is reportedly expanding its U.S. commercial banking operations to bolster its startup lending. 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....

Retail
Mango Tops $3 Billion in Sales, With $1 Billion Online
March 11, 2024

Spanish fashion retailer Mango concluded 2023 with a landmark turnover that exceeded 3 billion euros ($3.28 billion) for the first time in its history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
APIs and Points of Vulnerability Spotlight BaaS Risks as Platforms Evolve 
March 11, 2024

If there’s a surety in financial services, it’s that hackers and bad actors probe ecosystems and platforms for points of vulnerability, looking for weak links to yield access to data or ways to infiltrate the organizations themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Chuck E. Cheese CIO: Paid Memberships Boost Personalization Opportunities
March 11, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese is leveraging paid memberships to drive app engagement, boosting its ability to meet consumer demand for personalized offers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Musk: Grok Will Become Open-Source AI Model
March 11, 2024

Elon Musk said his artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI will introduce an open-source model. 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....