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Retail
Lululemon Embraces AI to Accelerate Design and Go-to-Market Processes
September 04, 2025

Lululemon Athletica aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to enhance its ability to develop new products and bring them to market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI to Launch Jobs Platform and Certification Program Focused on AI Skills
September 04, 2025

OpenAI is developing a jobs platform and a certification program designed to help workers and employers thrive in an economy that increasingly uses artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
FTC to Question Tech Companies About Risks Around AI-Powered Chatbots
September 04, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly plans to study privacy harms and other risks posed to children and other users of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
Lead Bank Raises $70 Million to Grow BaaS Platform
September 04, 2025

Lead Bank raised $70 million in a Series B funding round that brought its post-money valuation to $1.47 billion. 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...

B2B Payments
Postage Hikes, Delivery Frictions Turn Paper Checks Into B2B Burden
September 04, 2025

In the hierarchy of business expenses, the cost of a postage stamp rarely registers. Particularly when compared to capital equipment, raw materials or enterprise software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Dispatch Raises $18 Million to Bring AI Agents to Wealth Management
September 04, 2025

WealthTech company Dispatch says it has raised $18 million in a Series A round. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
NY Fed Sees Little Job Fallout From AI
September 04, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping hiring decisions in the U.S. labor market, but fears of widespread job loss remain unfounded, according to new regional surveys from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Amazon Now Captures Nearly 10% Share of Overall Retail Spend
September 04, 2025

The story of American retail over the past quarter-century has largely been a two-horse race. 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,...

Banking
Citi Picks BlackRock to Develop Custom Asset Management Offering
September 04, 2025

Citi Wealth has chosen BlackRock to develop a new portfolio offering for its clients. 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...