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B2B Payments
5 Ways CFOs Are Shaking Off the Finance Function’s ‘Department of No’ Label
September 12, 2025

Finance departments have long been saddled with an unflattering reputation as the “Department of No.” To many business leaders, chief financial officers (CFOs) were seen as gatekeepers who stifled ambition with rigid budgets, risk aversion and a fixation on cost-cutting. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Holiday Shopping Season Starts Early as Consumers Expect Price Increases
September 12, 2025

The holiday shopping season reportedly got off to an early start as consumers sought to buy gifts before the price increases that they expected took effect.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
AI-Powered Scams Target Trust Before Transactions, Visa DPS Says
September 12, 2025

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Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Jumps 4.4% as Klarna and Figure Debut
September 12, 2025

To say this was a week that the markets focused on FinTechs would be an understatement. 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...

eCommerce
Rent the Runway Adds AI Enhancements Amid Wide-Ranging Business Transformation
September 11, 2025

Rent the Runway is continuing to roll out new personalized recommendations and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered enhancements as part of a wide-ranging transformation of its fashion subscription, rental and resale platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

IPO
Figure Says IPO Is a ‘Call Option’ on the Future of Finance
September 11, 2025

Figure Technology Solutions opened its first session as a publicly traded company with a strong rally, giving the FinTech a multibillion-dollar market capitalization and immediate attention from institutional investors. The early trading strength, as the shares surged 24% above the offer price by $31.11 a...

Artificial Intelligence
Augment Raises $85 Million for AI Teammate for Logistics
September 11, 2025

Augment raised $85 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence teammate for logistics, Augie. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Back-Office Tech Becomes Innovation Fast Lane
September 11, 2025

The B2B sector’s markets move slowly compared to consumer trends, yet when change comes, it tends to reshape the foundations of how companies buy, sell and compete. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Amazon Bets on Machines. Walmart Bets on People.
September 11, 2025

If there’s a single pattern emerging across 2025’s retail varied landscape, it’s this: businesses are doubling down on what increases loyalty, reduces friction and amplifies their flywheel effect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...