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eCommerce
Carvana Adds New Features for Buying and Selling EVs
July 10, 2024

Online car marketplace Carvana has introduced new features for buying and selling electric vehicles (EVs). 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,...

Retail
Alibaba: Generative AI Tools Drive 30% Increase in eCommerce Orders
July 10, 2024

Alibaba Group is reportedly using generative artificial intelligence to strengthen its renewed efforts to expand overseas. 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...

Investments
Shein Promises $271 Million Investment in EU and UK Before Potential IPO
July 10, 2024

Shein reportedly pledged a $271 million, five-year investment in Europe and the United Kingdom. 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
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to B2B Buyer-Supplier Dynamics
July 10, 2024

As the B2B landscape embraces digitization, traditional buyer-supplier dynamics are undergoing a sea of change. 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,...

Faster Payments
RTP Network Transaction Value Leaps to $55B in Q2 as Businesses Sign On
July 10, 2024

The RTP network set records in terms of both the number of transactions and the value of payments it enabled in the second quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

eCommerce
Shop Talk: Pair CEO Says Direct to Consumer Model Frees Brands to Get Personal
July 10, 2024

Without the limits of physical shelf space, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands can offer a wider range of products that may be more niche or less universally appealing, allowing for greater personalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Takes Center Stage in Combating Online Abuse From Wimbledon to Main Street
July 10, 2024

The pristine lawns of Wimbledon are now home to more than just world-class tennis. 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...

Investments
Index Ventures Raises $2 Billion Amid AI ‘Platform Shift’
July 10, 2024

Index Ventures has raised more than $2 billion for artificial intelligence (AI) projects. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Google DeepMind’s New AI Training Method JEST Targets eCommerce
July 10, 2024

Google DeepMind introduced a new artificial intelligence training method designed to reduce computing costs and energy consumption, potentially impacting the economics of AI development and its applications in online commerce and global customer support. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...