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eCommerce
PayPal Teams With eCommerce Platform commercetools to Improve Checkout
November 06, 2023

Composable commerce platform commercetools announced a collaboration with PayPal to offer a wider range of payment options for customers through the PayPal Braintree payment platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
BMO Financial Group Launches Digital Real Financial Progress Hub
November 06, 2023

BMO Financial Group has announced the launch of its Real Financial Progress Hub, a digital platform that provides customers with access to personal finance advice, tools and resources to help them achieve their financial goals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Departs Amid Investor Pressure
November 06, 2023

The CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond has resigned following pressure from an activist investor. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
NatWest Turns to IBM to Upgrade Virtual Assistant Cora
November 06, 2023

NatWest’s virtual banking assistant Cora is getting an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered upgrade from IBM. 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
Digital and Delivery Shape Up as Grocery’s Newest Battlegrounds
November 06, 2023

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Faster Payments
Retailers Plan to Up Use of Instant B2B Payments
November 06, 2023

In an environment with high interest rates and the expansion of instant payment systems, retailers are shifting their payment preferences by leaving traditional methods and replacing them with faster and lower-cost systems such as real-time payments and instant ACH. Forty-two percent of retail firms in...

Retail
TikTok Teams With Real Authentication for Handbag Verification
November 06, 2023

TikTok is offering authentication services for pre-owned handbags on its American eCommerce marketplace. 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
’Tis the Season for Fraudsters and Gift Card Scams
November 06, 2023

The holidays are upon us, and gift cards remain a favorite to give and receive. 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,...

Wearables
ŌURA Wants to Be the Wearable of Choice for Consumers
November 06, 2023

Fitness prioritization is on the rise, and consumers are pumping up their standards for fitness trackers. Counting steps and heart rates is no longer the finish line; people now crave a workout buddy that can provide them with a full range of health insights. Moreover,...