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IPO
Zilch Considering IPO in 2025, Talking With IPO Venues
March 15, 2024

British buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Zilch Technology is reportedly considering launching an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025.  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
Artificial Intelligence Transforms Consumer Wellness Habits
March 15, 2024

Your next massage could be powered by artificial intelligence (AI), a sign of how AI technology is overtaking the wellness industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Bookstores Regain Ground as Consumers Seek In-Person Engagement
March 15, 2024

Consumers’ shift to eCommerce has not killed the bookstore yet. From industry giants’ recoveries to the reemergence of independent players in the space, the bookstore continues to serve a valuable need for many consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Ridesharing
Uber, Lyft to Exit Minneapolis After Minimum Wage Vote
March 15, 2024

Uber and Lyft will reportedly halt their operations in Minneapolis after the city council voted to require that drivers be paid a minimum wage of $15.57 per hour. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

eCommerce
Mercado Libre Investing $2.5 Billion to Bolster Growth in Mexico
March 15, 2024

Latin American eCommerce and payments firm Mercado Libre is reportedly set to invest a record $2.5 billion in Mexico this year, up from the $1.6 billion spent in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Google’s New Bulk Email Guidelines Incentivize Better Digital B2B Strategies 
March 15, 2024

The digitization of the B2B space, from payments to marketplaces, is well-trodden ground by now. 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...

Security & Fraud
Old School Fraud: Counterfeit Cash Makes Global Comeback
March 15, 2024

While we were all watching online fraud, social engineering and ransomware, an old school financial crime tactic is rearing its ugly head. Counterfeit banknotes are making a comeback back all over the world, exposing in-store merchants and restaurants to potential lost revenue. Get the Full...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Optimism, EU Regulations and Lightweight Bots
March 15, 2024

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, a study examined different views on AI’s future, while the EU is moving forward with strict AI laws. Meanwhile, smaller and more efficient chatbots, like Inflection’s Pi upgrade, are making AI cheaper and more accessible for businesses, showing...

Payment Methods
SAP Adds Composable Payment Solution to Commerce Cloud
March 15, 2024

SAP has launched a composable payment solution designed to help retailers add new payment options. 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,...