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Retail
New Shoppable Media Emerges in Blow to Industry Pioneers QVC and HSN
February 28, 2024

With consumers increasingly expecting their shoppable media experiences to flow more seamlessly between entertainment and commerce, traditional shopping networks such as HSN and QVC are seeing revenue declines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banking
Mastercard to Launch New Open Banking-Powered Digital Account Opening Experience
February 28, 2024

Mastercard is preparing to launch a new digital account opening experience for select U.S. debit and prepaid products. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Media and Entertainment Companies Go All-In on Generative AI
February 28, 2024

Creativity is inherent to the media industry and crucial to understanding the industry’s openness to and enthusiasm for experimentation and innovation. Its mission to offer engaging content also drives it to explore ways of enhancing creative capabilities while simultaneously streamlining elements of production processes, reflecting...

Cross-border Payments
Brazil’s Central Bank Promotes Pix as Cross-Border Payment Solution
February 27, 2024

Brazil’s central bank is reportedly looking to take the country’s instant-payment system, Pix, to the global stage. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Ebay Taps AI to Drive Auto Sales, Social Commerce
February 27, 2024

As eCommerce merchants explore ways for artificial intelligence (AI) to drive conversion and efficiency, eBay is looking to the technology to boost high-ticket auto parts sales and to grow its reach in social commerce.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
Excitement and Money Flows to Intersection of AI and Robotics
February 27, 2024

New advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are allowing companies to develop robots with better features and more effective human interaction capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

IPO
Report: Klarna Aims for Q3 IPO, $20 Billion Valuation
February 27, 2024

Klarna, the Swedish FinTech company once crowned as Europe’s most valuable startup, is reportedly in discussions with banks for a potential U.S. initial public offering (IPO) valued at $20 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Continues Journey From Lab to Lifestyle at Mobile World Congress
February 27, 2024

Day Two at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, saw more evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) is moving from the lab to the connected economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Trax Debuts ‘Signal-Based Merchandising’ to Brands In-Store Visibility
February 27, 2024

Retail brand management company Trax has debuted its signal-based merchandising (SBM) solution. 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...