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Delivery
FedEx’s Volume Pressures Point to Spending Shifts and Amazon’s Fulfillment Dreams 
September 22, 2023

Wall Street’s focus on FedEx has been trained on cost cutting, and as we profiled here in the immediate wake of earnings, investors have cheered the efforts, pushing the shares higher. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
September 22, 2023

TikTok users not only browse TikTok but actively engage with its content. This trend has prompted brands and retailers of all scales to take notice and consider establishing their presence on the platform.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
Biden Administration Weighs Requiring Cloud Companies to Disclose Heavy Users, Citing AI Threats
September 22, 2023

The White House is reportedly considering the implementation of a new policy that would require cloud computing companies to disclose certain information about their customers to the U.S. government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Swipe2B Tops $2 Billion in B2B Supplier Payments in UAE
September 22, 2023

Dubai-based payment solutions provider Swipe2B has surpassed $2 billion in B2B supplier payments in the UAE. 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...

IPO
What’s Next as Instacart and Arm Flirt With Busted IPO Status?
September 22, 2023

On Wall Street, a “busted” IPO is one that’s simply defined — the stock trades below the initial offer price. 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
Starbucks Expands Pickup-Only Locations as QSRs Adapt for Digital
September 22, 2023

As Starbucks rethinks its store concepts with an eye towards the restaurant industry’s digital future, the coffeehouse chain is reportedly opening its first in-airport pickup-only location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
AI-Powered Financial Crime Prevention Platform Silent Eight Prepares for IPO
September 22, 2023

Singapore-based company Silent Eight, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing, reportedly aims to be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) by the end of 2025.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Delivery
White Castle Taps Uber’s White-Label Delivery as QSRs Contend With Aggregators
September 22, 2023

With quick-service restaurants (QSRs) weighing the advantages and disadvantages of relying on third-party aggregators, White Castle is leveraging Uber’s white-label platform, Uber Direct, for delivery driver labor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Family Dollar App Update Highlights Consumer Demand for Digital Experience In-Store
September 22, 2023

For the in-store shopping experience, digital is a key feature in the aisles, combining wallets, loyalty — and by extension, better inventory management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...