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B2B Payments
Credlix Expands Supply-Chain Financing Offering to Mexico
September 15, 2024

Supply-chain financing solutions provider Credlix says it is expanding into Mexico. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Google Makes Gemini Live AI Chatbot Available to All Android Users
September 15, 2024

Google has made Gemini Live, its voice artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, available for free to all Android users.  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...

Investments
Insight Partners Prepares to Close $10 Billion Venture Capital Fund
September 15, 2024

Venture capital (VC) firm Insight Partners is reportedly preparing to close a $10 billion-plus fund. 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,...

Banking
Barclays Reportedly Struggling to Sell Merchant Payments Stake
September 15, 2024

Barclays is reportedly having trouble unloading a stake in its U.K. merchant payments unit. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: OpenAI Must Alter Structure to Reach $150 Billion Valuation
September 15, 2024

OpenAI’s $150 billion valuation will reportedly depend on whether it can change its corporate structure. 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,...

Retail
DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
September 14, 2024

Give someone a diamond, they have a diamond; give someone a machine that makes diamonds, they have diamonds for a lifetime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Kohl’s Aims to Refine Its Image as a Top Value Hub for Families
September 13, 2024

In the face of a tough retail environment, Kohl’s is reshaping its identity to feature its value-driven appeal for the entire family. With sales slipping and consumers tightening their belts, the retailer is doubling down on its promise of affordability, hoping to transform current challenges...

Retail
Starbucks Looks to Its Roots for a Brand Refresh
September 13, 2024

In recent months, Starbucks has grappled with operational and financial challenges, compounding its struggle to maintain market dominance. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Can AI Really Think? OpenAI’s New Model Sparks Fresh Debate
September 13, 2024

OpenAI’s new “Strawberry” AI model is winning praise from industry observers who praise its reasoning capabilities but note limitations. 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...