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Retail
Big Lots Exec Says Mobile and Digital Become On-Ramp for Bankruptcy Exit
December 16, 2024

Big Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and upcoming acquisition by Nexus Capital Management revealed the deep-rooted issues in the company’s business model, particularly its struggle to adapt to the digital age. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
SoftBank to Invest $100 Billion in AI and Infrastructure in US
December 16, 2024

Japanese tech investment firm SoftBank will reportedly invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. 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...

Regulation
UK Publishes Safety Rules for Online Service Providers
December 16, 2024

The United Kingdom’s internet regulator issued final safety guidelines for online service providers. 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....

B2B Payments
Finance Leaders Use Data-as-a-Service to Flip the Switch on Real-Time Treasury
December 16, 2024

Today’s treasury operations are a far cry from your father’s, as the saying goes. 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...

Payments Innovation
Card Networks Challenge FinTechs for Account-to-Account Payments Share
December 16, 2024

Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence found that more than half of consumers were not aware of pay-by-bank options, or were hesitant to use them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Google Unveils Enterprise AI Platform With Search and Agents
December 16, 2024

Google unveiled a platform that provides artificial intelligence agents and AI-powered search to enterprises. 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...

B2B Payments
AI Validates Trading Partners While Playing Role of B2B Fraud Fighter
December 16, 2024

The paper check endures, perhaps bafflingly so, in the digital age. There are easier ways to pay, of course, but for commercial transactions, the paper check remains entrenched as a key way to get funds from buyers to suppliers. In fact, as PYMNTS Intelligence has...

Retail
ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
December 16, 2024

The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Regulation
Trump Team Struggles to Find Financial Regulatory Leaders
December 15, 2024

The upcoming Trump administration is reportedly struggling to find people to head America’s financial watchdogs. 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,...