artificial intelligence
Product Officers Embrace GenAI’s Role in Fast-Tracking Early-Stage Innovation
May 15, 2025

The early stages of product development — often referred to as the “fuzzy front end” — traditionally involve activities like brainstorming, concept development and preliminary design. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payment Methods
Digital Wallets Want to Replace Your Apps, Not Just Your Cards
May 15, 2025

It’s no secret that the world is moving faster. In parallel, the way we move money is evolving just as rapidly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Opinion
Mining the Insights Hidden in Your Customers’ Payment Inquiries
May 15, 2025

Pursue clarity rather than complexity in customer conversations, Worldpay SVP, Go to Market Global Enterprise Maria Prados writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “The Listening Economy: How Customer Conversations Are Transforming Financial Services.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Social Commerce
47% of Consumers Check Customer Feedback Before Buying Recommended Items
May 15, 2025

Despite the booming influencer marketing landscape, American consumers exhibit a strong inclination to conduct independent research before committing to a purchase based on a social media recommendation. This highlights a nuanced dynamic where influencer endorsements hold some sway but are rarely the sole determinant of...

Amazon
Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices Unit Amid Ongoing Efficiency Drive
May 14, 2025

Amazon reportedly cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit, saying it did so as part of a regular business review. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Bank Regulation
Bankers Tell Congress Regulation Hinders M&A and ‘De Novo’ Formation
May 14, 2025

The path to creating a bank — from submitting a business plan to hitting the ground running — is a long and winding road, with tough regulations in the form of high capital requirements and mountains of paperwork, banking executives told lawmakers Wednesday (May 14)....

Retail
Report: Dick’s Sporting Goods Seeks $2.3 Billion Acquisition of Foot Locker
May 14, 2025

Dick’s Sporting Goods is reportedly close to reaching a deal to acquire Foot Locker for about $2.3 billion. 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...

ANTITRUST
Report: European Retailers Seek Antitrust Case Against Mastercard and Visa
May 14, 2025

A group of trade associations representing European retailers reportedly asked the European Commission to take action against Mastercard and Visa under European Union antitrust rules, alleging that the companies charge high fees and don’t provide transparency on those fees. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Legal
New York Sues Capital One, Pursuing Similar Case CFPB Dropped
May 14, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Capital One Wednesday (May 14), alleging the bank misled its customers about the existence of a savings account that provided higher interest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...