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Retail
Sam Ash Closes Stores as Musicians Turn to Amazon
May 06, 2024

As Amazon gains share in hobby retail categories, specialty retailers such as Sam Ash are taking a hit. The music retailer announced Thursday (May 2) that it is closing all its stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: Microsoft Working on ‘Far Larger’ In-House AI Model
May 06, 2024

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new, in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model that is “far larger” than the other open source models it has trained. 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
AI Explained: Large Language Models May Transform Industries 
May 06, 2024

Large language models, or LLMs, have emerged as pivotal forces in artificial intelligence.  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...

Retail
US Consumers Demand Brand-Friendly Shoppable Video Content
May 06, 2024

As commerce and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, high-intent consumers are still turning to brands’ and retailers’ websites to get their shoppable content. 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...

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Target Expanding Private-Label Offerings to Other Stores
May 06, 2024

Shoppers might soon spot Target’s private-label brands at stores other than Target. 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...

Banking
Citi’s Chief Digital Officer Connects Data to Customer Experience
May 06, 2024

The amount of data now being generated by consumers is testing the constraints of the dictionary. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Apple AI Could Produce ‘Really Really Good’ Version of Siri
May 05, 2024

What if Apple’s voice assistant Siri “was really, really, really good?” 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...

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Warren Buffett Warns of AI Use in Scams
May 05, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett has compared the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to the atomic bomb. 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,...

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Dave & Buster’s Launches Arcade Betting as Wagers Gain Popularity
May 04, 2024

With the proliferation of betting apps bringing gambling into more parts of consumers’ lives, now even Skee-Ball is getting the Las Vegas treatment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...