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Retail
Signet Jewelers Says Inflation, Job Uncertainty Slows Wedding Ring Sales
March 20, 2024

An expected post-pandemic resurgence in engagements may be delayed by today’s economic conditions. 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
OpenAI Reportedly Prepares for Upcoming Launch of Advanced GPT-5 Model
March 20, 2024

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company led by Sam Altman, is reportedly preparing to release GPT-5, the next generation of its multimodal large language model, in the coming months.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banking
Are Brick-and-Mortar Bank Branches Cool Again?
March 20, 2024

Digital banking is all the rage, right? Who can resist the convenience of using a bank app to balance accounts while waiting for the barista to brew a cup? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Hermès Faces Antitrust Suit Around Birkin Handbag Sales Practices
March 20, 2024

French luxury house Hermès faces an antitrust lawsuit in California around its Birkin handbags. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
How Apple’s Deal With Google Could Shake Up AI
March 20, 2024

As the tech world continues to buzz about the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI), Apple finds itself uniquely positioned to bring its own twist to the technology. The company is reportedly negotiating to integrate Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone.  Get the Full...

Investments
PayPal-Backed NX Technologies Raises $24 Million to Streamline Automotive Payments
March 20, 2024

NX Technologies raised 22 million euros (about $24 million) in a Series B funding round led by PayPal Ventures. 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...

Retail
Consumers Demand More Guidance From Jewelers Amid Budgetary Pressures
March 20, 2024

As financial pressures prompt consumers to make difficult decisions about what they can afford when it comes to luxuries such as diamonds, Signet Jewelers is seeing increased demand for assistance and consultation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
The Power of Precision: Driving Revenue From B2B Customer Data
March 20, 2024

The B2B landscape is a complex and multifaceted, but above all, it is incredibly valuable. There are trillions of dollars in play — representing a total addressable market (TAM) that is multiples of the value of the B2C landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Cross-border Payments
Trustly and MoneyGram Launch Cardless Cross-Border Payments in Europe
March 20, 2024

Trustly and MoneyGram International have partnered to enable millions of MoneyGram users in Europe to make cardless international money transfers. 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...