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Retail
Starbucks Expands Pickup-Only Locations as QSRs Adapt for Digital
September 22, 2023

As Starbucks rethinks its store concepts with an eye towards the restaurant industry’s digital future, the coffeehouse chain is reportedly opening its first in-airport pickup-only location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Security & Fraud
AI-Powered Financial Crime Prevention Platform Silent Eight Prepares for IPO
September 22, 2023

Singapore-based company Silent Eight, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing, reportedly aims to be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) by the end of 2025.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Delivery
White Castle Taps Uber’s White-Label Delivery as QSRs Contend With Aggregators
September 22, 2023

With quick-service restaurants (QSRs) weighing the advantages and disadvantages of relying on third-party aggregators, White Castle is leveraging Uber’s white-label platform, Uber Direct, for delivery driver labor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Family Dollar App Update Highlights Consumer Demand for Digital Experience In-Store
September 22, 2023

For the in-store shopping experience, digital is a key feature in the aisles, combining wallets, loyalty — and by extension, better inventory management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Will H&M’s New Return Fee Drive the Loyalty It’s Looking For?
September 22, 2023

A growing number of retailers have introduced fees for online returns, and whenever a retailer adopts this strategy, it typically elicits a robust response from consumers. However, this approach comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Social Commerce
Debt Doesn’t Deter Gen Z From Shopping on Pinterest 
September 22, 2023

Pinterest, a place for inspiration, is finally considered a shoppable destination, according to users of the platform.   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
These High Schoolers Are Using AI to Improve Healthcare Access
September 22, 2023

Summer is over, and school is back in session for most high schoolers across America. 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
Amazon’s Checkout-Free Retail Push Takes Aim at Walmart’s Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
September 22, 2023

In commerce, as in war, battles are seldom fought on one front alone. 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....

Biometrics
51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
September 22, 2023

The convenience and security biometric authentication offers continue to gain prominence. Digital-first consumers increasingly use mobile devices to shop for everything from groceries to retail products to travel and entertainment services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...