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eCommerce
Guest Checkout Gets One-Click Boost
January 29, 2024

The last mile of commerce — specifically, what might be thought of as the last few feet of digital commerce — remains the checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

IPO
Renault Forgoes Electric Car Unit IPO as EV Enthusiasm Dips
January 29, 2024

Carmaker Renault canceled plans to take its electric vehicle unit, Ampere, public. 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...

eCommerce
31% of Consumers Want VR to Recreate Brick-and-Mortar Shopping
January 29, 2024

As retailers look for ways to merge the brick-and-mortar and eCommerce experiences, many shoppers are open to using virtual reality (VR) to bridge the gap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

eCommerce
TikTok Trials Feature to Make All Video Posts Shoppable
January 29, 2024

TikTok is testing a new feature that aims to make all videos posted on the social media platform shoppable, allowing viewers to easily find and purchase products featured in videos. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Valentine’s Spending Expected to Hit Record $14.2 Billion
January 29, 2024

Americans are projected to spend $14.2 billion this Valentine’s Day amid heightened consumer confidence. 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
PayPal Ventures Makes Stablecoin Investment in Mesh
January 29, 2024

PayPal Ventures invested in Mesh, an embedded finance platform for cryptocurrency transfers and payments. 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
Sema4.ai Secures $30.5 Million to Bring AI to Enterprise Work
January 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Sema4.ai has secured $30.5 million in funding to bring open source-powered AI to enterprise work.  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...

Artificial Intelligence
Dollar General Taps AI Produce Ordering as Grocers Automate Procurement
January 29, 2024

Dollar General is using artificial intelligence to optimize its fresh produce buying, as across the grocery industry, retailers are tapping automated solutions to improve their purchasing decisions and boost efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Banking
BNY Mellon Unveils Cash Management Solution for Treasury Services Clients
January 29, 2024

BNY Mellon has unveiled its new cash management solution, called Virtual Account-Based Solutions. 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....