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Retail
Amazon Bets on Machines. Walmart Bets on People.
September 11, 2025

If there’s a single pattern emerging across 2025’s retail varied landscape, it’s this: businesses are doubling down on what increases loyalty, reduces friction and amplifies their flywheel effect. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing Firm Nebius Raises $3.7 Billion for AI Infrastructure
September 11, 2025

Dutch cloud computing company Nebius has raised $3.75 billion via sales of stock and convertible notes, according to Bloomberg. 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...

Retail
Vroom Delivery Partners With Instacart to Reinvent Convenience
September 11, 2025

Vroom Delivery has integrated Instacart’s retail media solution, Carrot Ads, into its eCommerce platform for convenience stores. 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...

Banking
Mastercard Effort Aims to Promote Contactless ATM Use
September 11, 2025

Mastercard has launched a collaboration with NCR Atleos and ITCARD focused on contactless ATM use. 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...

IPO
Figure Takes in $787 Million After Pricing IPO at $25 Per Share
September 11, 2025

Blockchain-based lender Figure Technology Solutions has increased the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) to $25 per share. 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
Perplexity Valuation Hits $20 Billion Following New Funding Round
September 11, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) search startup Perplexity AI has reportedly secured $200 million in new funding. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Companies Bet Customer Service AI Pays
September 11, 2025

Klarna’s $15 billion IPO was more than a financial milestone. It spotlighted how the Swedish buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm is grappling with artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of its operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

IPO
Klarna IPO Pops 15% as Public Markets Embrace BNPL
September 10, 2025

It’s a long way from here to Klarna’s peak $46 billion valuation from 2001, but Tuesday’s nearly 15% pop in its IPO price offered up a public markets “seal of approval” for buy now, pay later (BNPL) as a game-changing financial services play. Get the...

Artificial Intelligence
Sam’s Club Rolls Out AI for Managers
September 10, 2025

Sam’s Club is moving artificial intelligence out of the back office and onto the sales floor. 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...