Retail
Retail Sales Stalled in September; eCommerce Took a Hit
November 25, 2025

U.S. Census Bureau data on consumer spending is flowing again after the government shutdown, and the latest numbers give a clearer picture of how households in the United States are faring as 2026 approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Security & Fraud
FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’
November 25, 2025

Cargo theft is now “primarily cyber-enabled,” an FBI agent said in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) Wall Street Journal report. 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...

B2B Payments
3 Ways Compliance Is Becoming an Unlock for Embedded Finance in B2B
November 25, 2025

Traditionally, compliance has been shorthand for constraint. 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 agree...

Credit Cards
Mastercard Launches Access Pass in UAE to Deepen Consumer Engagement
November 25, 2025

Mastercard has moved to strengthen its footprint in experiential payments by debuting Mastercard Access Pass, a platform designed to give issuers and brands new tools for driving engagement, in the United Arab Emirates. The launch, announced in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) news release, comes as global...

eCommerce
Mercado Libre Invests Record Amount in Coupons Amid Growing Competition From Amazon
November 25, 2025

Mercado Libre is reportedly investing more than ever before in coupons for this week’s Black Friday sale amid heightened competition in Latin America from other online retailers such as Amazon, Shein, Shopee and Temu. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

BNPL
David’s Bridal Taps Sezzle to Bring BNPL to the Wedding
November 25, 2025

David’s Bridal has added buy now, pay later at the altar of wedding spend, rolling out Sezzle in all of its stores as couples face rising costs and tighter planning timelines. The move drops a specialist BNPL provider directly into one of bridal retail’s largest...

artificial intelligence
The Chart-Topping Country Hit Made Entirely by AI
November 25, 2025

When a musician hits No. 1 on a Billboard chart, it’s an accomplishment. So, when Breaking Rust reached that milestone earlier this month, it should have been an exciting moment for the artist. But this “artist” is AI. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Healthcare
Luma Bets on AI Sending Pen-and-Paper Healthcare to the Recycling Bin
November 25, 2025

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Streaming
PYMNTS Streaming App Provider Rankings Show Surprising Winner
November 25, 2025

Every now and then a dark horse appears in the PYMNTS App Provider Rankings that shows how much consumers are willing to discover and explore new apps in what would seem to be a settled category. That’s the case with streaming apps. The biggest moves...