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Retail
Estee Lauder CEO Says Beauty Shoppers Increasingly Expect Omnichannel Access
February 05, 2024

As consumers increasingly expect brands to meet them where they are, be it online or in person, Estée Lauder is seeing rising demand for digital availability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banking
Banks Report Tighter Standards, Lower Demand for Lending in Q4
February 05, 2024

Banks tightened their standards on loans to both businesses and households in the fourth quarter. 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,...

Security & Fraud
National Bank of Romania Warns Consumers About Deepfake Videos
February 05, 2024

Romania’s central bank governor, Mugur Isarescu, found himself unwittingly associated with false financial recommendations after being targeted by a deepfake video. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
UK’s Open Banking Headwinds Point to Pitfalls of Innovation Through Regulation
February 05, 2024

Open banking is set to change the world. 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 completing this form, you...

Payment Methods
AffiniPay Adds In-Person Payments to Product Suite
February 05, 2024

Online payments provider AffiniPay has debuted in-person payments for its professional customers.  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 completing this...

Investments
ProducePay Raises $38 Million to Expand Fresh Produce Industry Platform
February 05, 2024

ProducePay, an AgTech company focused on strengthening the fresh produce supply chain, has raised $38 million in Series D financing. 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
Returns Management Firm Loop Debuts Reverse Logistics Offerings
February 05, 2024

Returns management platform Loop has introduced new services for merchants and logistics providers. 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 completing...

Retail
Mitsubishi Launches Digital Retail Program as Auto Manufacturers Tap Omnichannel Tech
February 05, 2024

As the process of making large-ticket purchases becomes increasingly digital across industries, Mitsubishi Motors has announced a new digital retail program. 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
EU’s AI Act: Premature or Prescient?
February 05, 2024

Is it possible to achieve a perfect balance between regulation and innovation over disruptive technologies? 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,...