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Travel Sites Add AI Tools as Google Maps Hits 2 Billion Monthly Users
November 05, 2024

Google Maps introduced Gemini artificial intelligence features for its growing user base as HotelPlanner announced its automated voice assistant handles 10,000 daily hotel bookings, and Booking.com launched natural language search across its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
November 05, 2024

As the holiday shopping season begins, expect to see fewer Christmas-themed items in stores. 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
J.P. Morgan Payments Partners With Checkbook on Digital Check Payments
November 04, 2024

Digital payments platform Checkbook is joining the J.P. Morgan Payments Partner Network. 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...

Retail
The RealReal’s CEO Shares From Platform’s ‘Growth Playbook’ After Strong Q3 
November 04, 2024

For Rati Sahi Levesque, newly appointed CEO at secondhand luxury goods marketplace The RealReal, her first week at the company’s helm was a promising one.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Mastercard and PayMate Team to Strengthen EEMEA B2B Payments
November 04, 2024

Mastercard has launched a partnership with business-to-business (B2B) payments company PayMate. 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...

Investments
Physical Intelligence Raises $400 Million to Develop Robot Software
November 04, 2024

Robotics startup Physical Intelligence has reportedly raised $400 million in early-stage funding. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
How to Cut Through the AI-Powered Cash Flow Hype
November 04, 2024

In times of business uncertainty, controlling for what’s controllable becomes paramount for a company’s leadership. 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
Vitamin Shoppe Owner Franchise Group Filing for Bankruptcy
November 03, 2024

Franchise Group (FRG), owner of Vitamin Shoppe and Pet Supplies Plus, is filing for bankruptcy. 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,...

IPO
Mexican Banking FinTech Klar Aims for 2026 IPO
November 03, 2024

Mexican FinTech Klar is reportedly aiming to go public at the end of 2026. 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...