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IPO
Zilch Considers London Stock Exchange for IPO
September 01, 2023

Zilch is reportedly exploring options for an initial public offering (IPO), with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) being a potential listing venue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Delivery
Cookin Aims to Shake up Food Delivery Rut With Homemade Meals
September 01, 2023

With consumers’ restaurant aggregator orders becoming routine, homemade meal delivery app Cookin seeks to bring discovery back into the experience, adding a personal touch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Walmart and Amazon Streamline Staff in Cost-Cutting, Automation Efforts
September 01, 2023

Despite Walmart’s better-than-expected earnings results, Reuters reported earlier this week that the mega-retailer is asking 16,000 pharmacists nationwide to voluntarily cut hours in an effort to conserve margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Soars 6.4% as Affirm, Futu Shares Rocket Higher After Earnings
September 01, 2023

Summer’s fading, August ends, and only a few earnings reports marked the headlines this past week for the FinTech IPO Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

eCommerce
Report: eCommerce Company Benitago Files for Bankruptcy
August 31, 2023

New York-based eCommerce company Benitago has reportedly filed for bankruptcy.  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...

Artificial Intelligence
Bumble CEO Says AI Can Help Foster Meaningful Connections
August 31, 2023

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of dating app Bumble, said artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the dating landscape and address the loneliness epidemic in America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Grocers Tap Contextual Commerce in Bid to Grow Digital Engagement
August 31, 2023

This week in grocery, Weis Markets and The Fresh Market leverage contextual commerce to drive loyalty and engagement, Dollar General looks to expand its produce selection, and Target expands its private-label food selection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
ByteDance and Baidu Release AI Chatbots to Public After Regulatory Approval
August 31, 2023

China has reportedly given regulatory approval for some tech companies to release their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to the public. 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
As Retailers Think Smaller and Leaner, Dollar General Is Going Bigger on Store Formats
August 31, 2023

While other retailers are focusing on going smaller and leaner, Dollar General is looking to go bigger.   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...