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Retail
From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
November 27, 2023

Despite the price hikes that threatened the Black Friday spirit, 2023 saw shoppers rising to the occasion with a 10% surge in participation compared to 2020. But who were the true “price-fighters” behind this boost? Try good old advertisements, influencers and retail media. Get the...

Artificial Intelligence
US Signs International AI Safety Agreement
November 27, 2023

Can artificial intelligence (AI) companies create systems that are “secure by design?” 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...

Banking
JPMorgan Expanding UAE Services to Wholesale Banking Clients
November 27, 2023

J.P. Morgan says it is expanding its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 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...

Retail
Buybuy Baby CEO Shares What Went Wrong and What They’re Changing
November 27, 2023

Earlier this year, the baby retailer buybuy BABY closed and liquidated 115 locations due to the bankruptcy of its parent company, Bed Bath & Beyond.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
‘Zombie Malls’ Plague Towns as Tax Bases Dry Up
November 26, 2023

All around America, the “zombie mall” phenomenon is taking hold. 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...

Social Commerce
X’s Advertiser Exodus Could Cost Platform $75 Million
November 26, 2023

Advertisers continue to leave X, and could reportedly take $75 million with them. 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
Black Friday Online Sales Approach $10 Billion 
November 26, 2023

Americans reportedly spent a record $9.8 billion online during this year’s Black Friday. 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....

Banking
Lloyds Considers Job Cuts as Banks Shift to Digital
November 26, 2023

Lloyds’ digital refocusing has reportedly placed more than 2,500 jobs at risk. 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...

Retail
Can the Y2K Resurgence Reboot Millennial Wallets?
November 25, 2023

Millennials are having a tough time making ends meet. 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, you...