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Retail
Who’s Faster? Amazon and Walmart Race to Meet Demand for Instant Delivery
August 09, 2024

As retail giants Amazon and Walmart compete to be consumers’ go-to for more of their day-to-day needs, the two companies are looking to delivery times as a key factor influencing shopper loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Loses 0.4% Despite Big Gains by Upstart and Sezzle
August 09, 2024

The wild Wall Street ride continues as earnings have moved the FinTech IPO Index hither and yon, though the past week wound up being mostly a draw, as the overall Index slipped a relatively tame 0.4%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Security & Fraud
Putting ‘Scam Dens’ Out of Business Means Using AI to Fight AI
August 09, 2024

Fraud has become, to put it mildly, big business. 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,...

Faster Payments
Property Management Report Shows Over Half of Tenants Pay Rent Online
August 09, 2024

In the expansive rental market, where more than 34% of Americans make monthly payments, traditional methods like paper checks and wire transfers are proving inefficient. Despite billions flowing from tenants to landlords, outdated payment systems cause delays and frustration. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Social Commerce
Amazon Deals Expands to TikTok, Pinterest
August 08, 2024

Amazon has  partnered with TikTok and Pinterest to let the users of those social media apps buy products from Amazon without leaving those apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Report: AI Startup Glean in Talks to Raise $250 Million
August 08, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Glean is reportedly in advanced discussions to raise $250 million in financing. 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...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Capturing Real-Time Intelligence’s Competitive Edge
August 08, 2024

B2B operations frequently require a greater level of sophistication than their B2C counterparts. Payments, especially, are typically larger and more complex transactions and must mesh with monolithic, already-existing systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CFPB
CFPB: Credit Repair Cloud Let Companies Collect Illegal Fees
August 08, 2024

Since 2013, Credit Repair Cloud has sold software and products to credit repair businesses. 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...

Digital Banking
Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
August 08, 2024

For platforms and neobanks, establishing direct deposits with end users offers an on-ramp to cross-selling opportunities and a wealth of additional revenue streams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...