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Retail
Brands Set Sights on D2C Resale Opportunity Amid Growing Demand
April 01, 2024

As ongoing economic pressures have consumers continuing to shop secondhand to save on retail spending, brands are looking to capture this growing opportunity through direct resale platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Delivery
DoorDash Enters Home Improvement Category With Lowe’s Partnership
April 01, 2024

DoorDash has entered the home improvement category with a new partnership with Lowe’s. 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....

Banking
Rakuten Could Combine Bank and FinTech Operations
April 01, 2024

Japanese conglomerate Rakuten is considering merging its financial operations into one unit. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Wendy’s Launches AI-Driven Loyalty Platform to Deliver Customized Rewards
March 31, 2024

In an era where customer loyalty is as fleeting as the latest trend, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential game-changer, empowering businesses to redefine engagement strategies and forge deeper, more enduring connections with their clientele. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Artificial Intelligence
Cognition Seeks $2 Billion Valuation for AI Code-Writing Tool
March 31, 2024

Cognition Labs is reportedly aiming to become the next multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence (AI) startup. 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
DeepMind Co-Founder: AI Hype Obscuring ‘New Renaissance’
March 31, 2024

One of the co-founders of DeepMind says hype is hindering progress in the AI space. 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 and Microsoft Plan $100 Billion AI ‘Stargate’
March 31, 2024

OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly working on a $100 billion data center project. 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...

Payment Methods
3 Strikes and Cashiers Are Out at the New Ball Game
March 30, 2024

Baseball is back, and this year, more stadiums are tapping frictionless checkout to cut labor costs while meeting fans’ demand to spend as little time out of their seats as possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
PayFacs Serve Logistics Sector Through Digital Wallets
March 30, 2024

Innovations in embedded finance have captured the attention of decision makers in the logistics and wholesale trade space. 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...