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eCommerce
Will Amazon’s New Returns Policy Stoke Fires of Consumers’ Ire?
April 18, 2023

One way to keep customers within an eCommerce ecosystem is to charge them if they stray. 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,...

Loyalty & Rewards
UK Retailers Step Up Rewards to Help Shoppers Navigate Inflation
April 18, 2023

As Brits try to cut back on spending and expenses amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and double-digit food inflation, U.K. grocers are under pressure to step up their discounting efforts to retain customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
Mercari Adds ChatGPT-Powered Shopping Assistant to Marketplace Platform
April 18, 2023

Mercari has added a ChatGPT-powered shopping assistant to its marketplace platform for secondhand items. 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...

Banking
Big Banks’ Consumer Loan Write-Offs Jump 73% in Q1
April 18, 2023

America’s biggest banks are downplaying a massive spike in write-offs of bad consumer loans. 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
Transflo and Comdata Launch App-Based Fuel Payments for Freight Industry
April 18, 2023

Transflo and Comdata have partnered to create an app-based fuel payment solution for the freight industry. 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...

Payment Methods
Fiserv Eliminates The Wait for Physical Debit Cards
April 18, 2023

Payments firm Fiserv says it can eliminate the wait associated with new physical debit cards. 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
Grocer Add Self-Serve Meals to Cut Costs and Boost Margins
April 18, 2023

At the supermarket, self-service is no longer just for checkout. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk Says Making AI Safe Requires New Model and Regulations
April 18, 2023

Elon Musk seeks both a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) model and government regulations. 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...

Digital Banking
Savings Take Center Stage as Apple Builds Financial Ecosystem 
April 18, 2023

For Apple, crafting a financial services ecosystem — spanning payments, credit and deposits — needs banks and FinTechs in the mix. And it is savings that can tie the far-flung providers, accounts and offerings together. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...