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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...

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Albertsons Deploys Google Cloud’s New Conversational Commerce Agent
September 10, 2025

Food and drug retailer Albertsons Cos. has become the first retailer to deploy Google Cloud’s new Conversational Commerce agent, an artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Wearables
Amazon Developing Augmented Reality Glasses for Consumers and Delivery Drivers
September 10, 2025

Amazon is reportedly developing augmented reality (AR) glasses for consumers and for delivery drivers. 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...

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Colorado Delays AI Act to June 2026; Businesses Get Breathing Room
September 10, 2025

Colorado has postponed implementation of its Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205) to June 30, 2026, after Gov. Jared Polis signed an amendment (SB25B-004) on Aug. 28 following negotiations in a special legislative session. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Payment Methods
Revolut Rolls Out Open Banking Tool for Payments Gateway
September 10, 2025

U.K.-based FinTech Revolut has added an open banking tool to its payments Gateway offering. 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...

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eCommerce Reseller Pattern Eyes $321 Million Fundraise in IPO
September 10, 2025

eCommerce reseller company Pattern aims to raise $321 million upon going public. 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...

B2B Payments
Why Time to Cash Is New Benchmark for Cross-Border B2B Growth
September 10, 2025

In global B2B trade, inefficiency doesn’t always look like congestion at a port or tariffs at a border. 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...