Google
Google Adds Agentic Features to AI-Powered Search
August 21, 2025

Google is bringing more advanced agentic artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its search tool. 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
As Households Stretch Paychecks, Off-Price Retail Stretches Profits
August 21, 2025

For years, off-price retailers such as TJX (parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods), Ross Stores, Burlington, Dollar General and even Target have built their pitch on a simple thesis: economic downturns make bargain hunting not just appealing but essential. Get the Full Story Complete...

Cryptocurrency
MetaMask Launches Stablecoin With Stripe’s Bridge
August 21, 2025

Cryptocurrency wallet provider MetaMask is launching its own stablecoin. 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,...

CFPB
CFPB Presses to Rewrite Open Banking Rule
August 21, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking comments that will inform its implementation of the open banking rule, Rule 1033. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Walmart
Grocery Helps Walmart US eCommerce Sales Surge 26%
August 21, 2025

Walmart’s eCommerce momentum continues unabated, as price-conscious customers pivot to digital channels for everyday items, notably grocery. 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
Google Rolls Out AI Voice Assistant for Homes
August 21, 2025

Google is replacing its nearly decade-old Google Assistant with a chatbot that is smarter and more intuitive, powered by the company’s most advanced artificial intelligence model, Gemini. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Business
Rent the Runway Says Recapitalization Plan Will Support Growth
August 21, 2025

Fashion rental company Rent the Runway has announced a recapitalization plan that will convert $243 million of its debt into common equity in the company, add $20 million to its balance sheet and extend the maturity of its outstanding debt balance of $120 million to 2029. ...

Delivery
Chipotle and Zipline Form ‘Zipotle’ to Provide Aerial Food Delivery
August 21, 2025

Some Chipotle customers will soon get to choose between meals delivered by land or air. 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....

Cryptocurrency
Will the Stablecoin Industry’s Compliance Dilemma Be Solved in Our Lifetime?
August 21, 2025

Money movement is, ultimately, all about counterparties. 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...