Earnings
Simon Property Keeps Betting on Premium Locations as Retail Occupancies Rise
August 04, 2025

In a commercial real estate environment still grappling with inflationary pressures, evolving consumer behavior and global economic uncertainty, observers would be forgiven for embracing prevailing narratives about the death of brick-and-mortar retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Consumer Finance
Debit Volumes Surge as Consumers Embrace Flexible Credentials
August 04, 2025

On Wednesday (July 30), PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster wrote: “The most important credential that has emerged for enabling payment and purchase flexibility is not a new type of credit card. It’s the debit card.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Character.AI Launches Interactive User Social Feed
August 04, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot platform Character.AI has launched a social feed for mobile that lets users not only scroll through posts but also “interact, remix and build on” what others have created. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Meta
Meta Faces Scrutiny Over AI Prompt Disclosure
August 04, 2025

Meta is under criticism for privacy practices across two of its platforms. 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...

Retail
Anthropologie Elevates Maeve in Rare Retail Brand Launch
August 04, 2025

Anthropologie is spinning off its Maeve product line as a standalone brand, a rare move in a retail sector where brand extensions have become less common. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Tariff Uncertainty Helps Drive Down Berkshire Hathaway Profits
August 04, 2025

Shares in Berkshire Hathaway fell more than 3% Monday (Aug. 4) after the firm revealed a drop in quarterly profits. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Experian Unveils New AI Tool for Managing Credit and Risk Models
August 04, 2025

Experian launched a new artificial intelligence-powered 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. By completing this form, you agree...

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OpenAI Adds 200 Million Weekly Users in 4 Months
August 04, 2025

Artificial intelligence startup OpenAI says it is on the verge of a new user-base milestone. 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....

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SEC Forms Task Force Promoting ‘Responsible AI Integration’
August 04, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused task force. 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...