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Investments
Shelpful Raises $3 Million for Personal Productivity and Accountability Solution 
December 15, 2023

Shelpful has raised a $3 million seed investment to continue adding features and partnerships to its solution that helps people build lasting habits around health, happiness and self-care.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Tokens, Characters and Usage Fees: Decoding the AI Price War
December 15, 2023

Everything has a cost, even — or especially — innovations like artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Co-Pilots May Be The Future of Membership-Only Luxury Travel
December 15, 2023

We exist at the intersection of behavior and technology.  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 form,...

IPO
FinTech IPO Index Jumps 7.3%, Lending Platforms Soar as Fed Signals Rate Cuts   
December 15, 2023

The Fed’s signaled a pause for now — and rate cuts on the horizon. 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
Why Automation Alone Won’t Transform B2B Payments in 2024
December 15, 2023

In the world of B2B commerce, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. 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
Cash-Strapped Consumers Are Still Buying Small Indulgences
December 14, 2023

There is an economic theory that can be traced back to the Great Depression of the 1930s: the Lipstick Effect, which suggests that even in the toughest economic times, consumers will still spend money on small indulgences such as lipstick.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Chewy Launches Vet Service as Consumers Keep Spending on Pets
December 14, 2023

Pet products retailer Chewy is launching “Chewy Vet Care,” a network of pet health practices. 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....

Faster Payments
FedNow Closes 2023 With 300-Plus FIs Using Instant Payments Network
December 14, 2023

The Federal Reserve says 331 financial institutions (FIs) are employing the FedNow® Service, its real-time payments system. 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
Smartpricing Raises $14 Million for AI-Powered Hotel Revenue Management
December 14, 2023

Smartpricing has raised $14 million to enhance its apartment and hotel sector revenue management software. 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,...