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Retail
How D2C Brands Can Harness GenAI for Laser-Targeted Searches
March 01, 2024

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands look to improve the digital experience to drive conversion, children’s sleepwear brand Bellabu Bear is seeing generative artificial intelligence (AI) open up new avenues to boost sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mobile Payments
Mastercard and MTN Group Partner on Mobile Payments in Africa
March 01, 2024

Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech have partnered to help consumers and small businesses across Africa transact through mobile payments. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: A Battle for Humanity or Profits?
March 01, 2024

There’s some in-fighting going on in the artificial intelligence (AI) world, and one prominent billionaire claims the future of the human race is at stake. Elon Musk is taking legal action against Microsoft-backed OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging the company has strayed from...

Banking
NYCB Announces Leadership Changes, Delays Annual Report
March 01, 2024

New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) has announced leadership changes in the CEO role and a board position. 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
Real-Time Insights Give Brands New Eyes on Inventory in Stores
March 01, 2024

Brands invest significant resources in merchandising, often relying on third-party interventions to ensure proper stocking and presentation of products in stores.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Walmart and Amazon’s Retail Tug-of-War Now Focused on AI
March 01, 2024

This week, Amazon increased its investments in artificial intelligence, as the eCommerce giant and rival Walmart adopt new technologies to remain competitive. 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...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Up 5.2%; Expensify and Sezzle Lead Earnings Season Gainers
March 01, 2024

The earnings avalanche continues.   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 agree to receive marketing...

Artificial Intelligence
Expanding Boundaries in Publishing: When Authors Collaborate with AI
February 29, 2024

A startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create books has raised $37 million in the latest sign of how machine learning is transforming the publishing industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cross-border Payments
G20 Lays Out Cross-Border Payments Roadmap
February 29, 2024

In 2020, the G20 leaders endorsed a roadmap to improve cross-border payments experiences and infrastructure.  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....