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Instant Tip Payouts Give Restaurants Better Ways to Pay Workers and Ditch Cash
August 30, 2024

Beyond the balance sheet, loyalty is the primary currency restaurant and hospitality operators survive on. 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,...

Fintech Investments
Affirm Leads Fintech IPO Index to 3.6% Gain for the Week of Aug. 26
August 30, 2024

It was a solid week for the Fintech IPO Index as Affirm, Bill.com and cloud-based digital banking provider Alkami led the group of 100 companies to a 3.6% gain for the week, closing the month of August at break-even as earnings season comes to a close....

B2B Payments
SMBs, AI, and FinTech Partnerships Headline This Week in B2B
August 29, 2024

Businesses of all sizes are finding themselves at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. 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
Best Buy Refines Customer Experience With Personalized Tech and AI-Driven Solutions
August 29, 2024

For Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, elevating the customer experience is paramount. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Reports: Apple and Nvidia Consider Investing in OpenAI
August 29, 2024

Apple and Nvidia are reportedly in talks, separately, to invest in OpenAI. 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
Numeral and HSBC Partner to Enable Embedded Payments for FinTechs
August 29, 2024

Numeral and HSBC Innovation Banking UK have partnered to enable embedded payments for innovative companies like FinTechs, InsurTechs and marketplaces. 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
OpenAI and Anthropic Team With US Government on Safe AI Testing
August 29, 2024

Two of the most high-profile artificial intelligence firms inked a deal with the United States government. 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...

B2B Payments
IKEA Adds Slope’s Flexible Payment Options for Business Customers
August 29, 2024

IKEA U.S. has begun rolling out an invoice-to-pay solution provided by payments company Slope, saying it will provide flexible payment options for the furniture retailer’s business customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Loyalty & Rewards
Walmart and Amazon Turn to Fast Food to Sweeten Memberships
August 29, 2024

In recent months, retail giants Walmart and Amazon have been seizing on consumers’ demand for digital restaurant ordering to drive engagement with their paid memberships, offering dining benefits to incentivize subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...