Retail
Nordstrom Founding Family Takes Retailer Private in $6 Billion Deal
December 23, 2024

The Nordstrom family now owns the department store chain bearing their name. 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...

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How AI Reshaped Retail in 2024: 10 Key Developments
December 23, 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) evolved from theory to practice in the retail industry, changing the way businesses interact with customers, manage operations and develop products. From inventory management to virtual shopping experiences, AI has become essential for retailers looking to stay ahead. Here are...

Big Data
Beyond the Buzzword: Why Really Big Data Still Matters
December 23, 2024

Big data once topped every corporate wish list, right next to “digital transformation” and “innovation.” While the buzz has faded, the massive data processing revolution continues to reshape industries worldwide, from scientific research to retail operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Economy
Conf Bd. Finds Consumer Confidence Down After U. Mich Index Says Opposite
December 23, 2024

Consumer confidence declined in December, with a growing number of consumers expressing concerns about politics and tariffs. 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...

Acquisitions
Fiserv Acquires Earned Wage Access Firm Payfare
December 23, 2024

Payments and financial services technology company Fiserv is acquiring earned wage access (EWA) provider Payfare. 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...

ANTITRUST
Google Proposes Revision of Search Deals to Address Antitrust Ruling
December 23, 2024

For many Apple device users, Google is the default choice for browsing the web. 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...

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AI’s Growing Role Across B2B Payments Will Be Impossible to Ignore in 2025
December 23, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI), throughout 2024, became an increasingly permanent component of many business processes. 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...

Regulation
UK Financial Authorities to Improve Cooperation on National Payments Vision
December 23, 2024

Four financial authorities in the United Kingdom said they are working to improve their cooperation and will revise their agreement as the government pursues its National Payments Vision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ANTITRUST
DOJ Antitrust Head: Trump Won’t Make Regulatory ‘U-Turn’
December 23, 2024

The outgoing head of the Justice Department’s antitrust unit is hopeful about the new administration. 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...