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FTC Refunds $1.9 Million to Victims of Credit Bureau Center Scam
November 21, 2024

The FTC is refunding $1.9 million to victims of a “free” credit report scam. 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...

Retail
Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
November 21, 2024

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the competition between retail giants Walmart and Amazon intensifies, shaping the eCommerce landscape. Both companies have established themselves as formidable players, offering extensive product assortments, competitive pricing and efficient logistics networks that ensure quick delivery. This rivalry is particularly...

B2B Payments
Mastercard and Fundbot Team to Speed B2B Payment Flows
November 21, 2024

Mastercard has joined forces with Fundbot, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based supply chain financing FinTech. 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,...

Retail
App Provider Rankings: Ulta Beauty Revamps Digital Strategy to Boost Engagement
November 21, 2024

With the shopping season upon us, PYMNTS’ App Provider Rankings take a peek into shopping apps. And what we found were some strategies paying dividends in retail app usage and access. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Lightning AI Raises $50 Million for PyTorch Artificial Intelligence Framework
November 21, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) development platform Lightning AI has obtained a $50 million equity investment. 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...

Retail
Instacart CEO Focuses on Grocery Partnerships as Firm’s Value Drops
November 21, 2024

Instacart’s CEO is focusing on grocery partnerships amid investor skepticism. 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,...

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This Week in B2B: Simplicity, Automation and Blockchain (Yes, Blockchain)
November 21, 2024

The contemporary B2B landscape is being reshaped by a seismic shift toward automation and simplification. 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,...

eCommerce
WEX Introduces Digital Commerce Solution for Medicare Platform
November 21, 2024

Global commerce platform WEX added a digital shopping solution to its Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits platform. 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...

Security & Fraud
Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry
November 21, 2024

The Federal Reserve Board said Thursday (Nov. 21) that it prohibited Shan Hanes, a former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who was convicted of embezzlement, from future participation in the banking industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...