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Artificial Intelligence
Rufus, Amazon’s AI Shopping Companion, Rolls Out Nationwide
July 12, 2024

Amazon’s generative artificial intelligence-powered conversational shopping assistant, Rufus, is now available to all U.S. customers in the Amazon Shopping app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Paris Olympics Draws 18% More Sponsor Spending Than 2021
July 12, 2024

U.S. companies are reportedly looking to this summer’s Paris Olympics to put them ahead of their competitors. 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...

Security & Fraud
Almost All of AT&T’s Wireless Customers Hacked as Snowflake Breach Snowballs
July 12, 2024

The interconnected global operating landscape has never held more opportunity for businesses. Or more threats. 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,...

Security & Fraud
AT&T Says Call, Text Records of ‘Nearly All’ Customers Stolen
July 12, 2024

AT&T said Friday (July 12) that records of calls and texts of nearly all its wireless customers and others using its network were stolen in a cybersecurity incident. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Signet Jewelers Cultivates Customer Loyalty Through Service
July 12, 2024

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond retailer, faces a distinct challenge in creating customer loyalty. Unlike frequently purchased consumer goods, jewelry purchases tend to be less frequent, necessitating a focus beyond transactional sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Walmart Taps Automation in Bid to Broaden Grocery Lead Over Amazon
July 12, 2024

As Walmart looks to hold its own against Amazon’s growing lead in retail, the company is leaning into its food and beverage stronghold, leveraging automation to scale its omnichannel grocery presence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

IPO
FinTech IPO Index Surges 3.5% on Partnership Announcements Ahead of Earnings Season
July 12, 2024

Earnings season’s about to begin – on Friday, but the FinTech IPO Index’s 3.4% rally these past five sessions came amid several new partnership announcements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Regulation
Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe
July 12, 2024

For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad range of services that forge a continuum of commerce, content and payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Investments
Skild AI Raises $300 Million to Build ‘General-Purpose Brain’ for Robots
July 11, 2024

Skild AI has raised $300 million in a Series A funding round to build an artificial intelligence (AI) model for robotics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...