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Loyalty & Rewards
Mastercard and Expedia Launch Loyalty Points Redemption Solution
May 09, 2023

Mastercard and Expedia Group have partnered to launch a new loyalty points redemption solution. 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...

Banking
Visa and Tarabut Gateway Team to Expand MENA Open Banking
May 09, 2023

Tarabut Gateway has partnered with Visa for a Middle East/North Africa-focused open banking partnership. 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...

Banking
Ongoing Banking Turmoil Revives Business Model Debate
May 09, 2023

It has been an eventful few weeks since March’s mini banking crisis. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Wendy’s Taps Google’s Conversational AI as Restaurants Automate the Drive-Thru
May 09, 2023

With the increasing consumer demand for convenient pickup options in the face of rapid restaurant price inflation, Wendy’s is boosting efficiency at its drive-thrus with the help of Google Cloud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
8fig Raises $140 Million to Support eCommerce Firms
May 09, 2023

Funding and management platform 8fig has raised $140 million to help eCommerce firms navigate a tough financing landscape. 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...

Retail
Consumers Pick Cheaper Merchants for Snacks, but Many Remain Brand Loyal
May 09, 2023

With consumers buying more snack foods of late, according to major brands, PYMNTS research reveals they are looking for cheaper ways to get their fix while sticking with their favorite brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
Generative vs Predictive AI’s Role Across the Future of Payments
May 09, 2023

Predictive artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a chief financial officer’s best friend. 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....

Retail
Costco Reports Declines in eCommerce and Discretionary Sales in April
May 09, 2023

At Costco, eCommerce and discretionary items saw declines in sales in April. 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...

Delivery
Delivery Versus Pickup Preference Comes Down to Money
May 09, 2023

Consumers face the choice between the effort to pick up and paying for bring-it-to-me convenience when buying goods. 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...