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Trunk Tools Raises $9 Million for Faster Construction Pay
July 13, 2023

Construction-focused FinTech Trunk Tools has raised $9 million to help workers get paid faster. 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
Small Businesses Drive Amazon’s Prime Day New Record 
July 13, 2023

Small businesses made this year’s Prime Day event the largest ever, contributing to more than 375 million items sold, even outpacing Amazon’s own retail business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Alphabet’s AI Chatbot Bard Launches in Europe and Brazil
July 13, 2023

Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Bard, has officially launched in Europe and Brazil as the company prepares to take on ChatGPT. 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...

Retail
Retailers Find It’s Expensive to Be Like Amazon
July 13, 2023

Retailers are recognizing that offering free shipping may not be sustainable in the long run. However, rather than eliminating it, they are raising the criteria for customers to qualify for it and reassessing the ways they can make up for lost costs.  Get the Full...

Retail
Brands Are Turning to Virtual Shopping to Measure Event Impact 
July 13, 2023

During the summer, when outdoor events are in demand, retailers are embracing virtual experiences. It’s not because they can’t stand the heat but because while consumer wallets are on a tight leash, so are many retailers.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Chases $4 Billion Valuation Ahead of IPO
July 13, 2023

Kim Kardashian’s apparel brand Skims could soon be worth nearly $4 billion. 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...

Social Commerce
Threads Is Social Media’s Newest Nepo Baby, but Does It Have Staying Power?
July 13, 2023

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Loyalty & Rewards
DYPER Partners With EarlyBird on Credit Card and Rewards
July 12, 2023

Diaper company DYPER has announced the upcoming launch of a credit card and rewards program. 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
Former Chief Growth Officer of Frank Indicted for Fraud
July 12, 2023

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a second former executive of college financial-planning startup Frank. 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,...