Social Commerce
95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying
January 27, 2026

Influencer marketing has become a routine part of shopping, but its real power lies less in persuasion and more in starting the process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Apple Considered Anthropic and OpenAI Before Partnering With Google on AI
January 26, 2026

Before selecting Google to help power the next generation of its voice assistant, Siri, Apple reportedly also had discussions with Anthropic and OpenAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Nike to Cut 775 Distribution Center Jobs While Increasing Use of Automation
January 26, 2026

Nike plans to cut 775 employees, primarily from its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, as it accelerates its use of automation at those centers, CNBC reported Monday (Jan. 26), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
Baird Says Zoom’s 2023 Investment in Anthropic Could Be Worth at Least $2 Billion
January 26, 2026

An investment Zoom made in Anthropic in 2023 could be worth between $2 billion and $4 billion, CNBC reported Monday (Jan. 26), citing analysts from Baird. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Humanoid Robots Are Falling Short on Efficiency
January 26, 2026

Humanoid robots have become one of the most visible symbols of artificial intelligence (AI) moving from software into the physical economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bank Regulation
Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
January 26, 2026

Eleven banking and credit union groups sent a joint letter to members of Congress, urging the lawmakers to reject the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) and any expansion of the Durbin amendment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Banking
FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
January 26, 2026

The 21st century has seen a shift in how nonbanks enter the financial system. 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...

Bank Regulation
British Regulator Fines Bank of Scotland for Violating Sanctions Law
January 26, 2026

Bank of Scotland, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group, has been fined £160,000 (about $219,000) by a British regulator for breaching a sanctions law targeting Russia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Connected Economy
Portable Credentials Help Hourly Workers Keep Income Flowing
January 26, 2026

PYMNTS Intelligence’s continuing explorations into the Labor Economy reveal that roughly 60 million Americans earn $25 an hour or less, representing 36.5% of total U.S. employment while driving about 15.1% of consumer spending, or more than $1.7 trillion annually. Get the Full Story Complete the...