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April 10, 2024
‘Handful’ of AI Firms Weighing Stock Market Listings

A New York Stock Exchange executive says multiple artificial intelligence (AI) startups are exploring going public.  “I’d say that the majority of the companies that are truly pure-play, AI-focused are...


April 09, 2024
YouTube Enables Creators to Curate Products, Build Virtual Store

YouTube has added new shopping features for use by creators. “We’re excited to announce even more updates so viewers can shop for new favorites from the most loved creators,” Aditya Dhanrajani,...


April 09, 2024
VIP Subscribers Demand Transparency at the Point of Checkout

Consumers who enroll in retail subscriptions for exclusive access demand to be kept in the loop about the status of their purchase through to the end of the transaction. By...


April 09, 2024
Amazon Seeks Dismissal of Antitrust Lawsuit Over Web Traffic Sharing

Tech giant Amazon.com  is currently seeking to have a lawsuit dismissed that accuses its cloud-computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), of engaging in anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit was filed by...


April 09, 2024
Cognizant Partners With Shopify as eCommerce Platforms Challenge Amazon

Shopify is calling in reinforcements as eCommerce solution providers aim to equip brands and retailers to hold their own against Amazon. Cognizant, which provides digital solutions, technology consulting and IT services to...


April 09, 2024
Apple Partners with Shutterstock for AI Image Training

Apple announced on Monday its collaboration with Shutterstock to bolster its Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities. The tech giant disclosed plans to integrate Shutterstock’s vast repository, valued at up to $50...


April 08, 2024
Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ Pivot: Reimagining Tech

Amazon is scaling back its artificial intelligence (AI) system that lets customers leave stores without having to provide payment, and experts say there are lessons to be drawn from this decision....


April 08, 2024
Consumers Want to Buy Retail Products via a Super App

The majority of consumers in the United States and Australia want the option to buy retail products online from a single, unified platform that spans a range of their day-to-day...


April 08, 2024
Alibaba Offers Deep Cloud Discounts Amid AI Boom

Chinese conglomerate Alibaba is reportedly offering steep price cuts to its cloud customers. These markdowns — as high as 59% and aimed at customers from the U.S. to Singapore — come amid a leap...


Walmart Vs. Amazon Whole Paycheck: Battle For The Digital-First Consumer
Amazon, Walmart Gain Q3 eCommerce Sales, But Lose Share of Total Spend  Spoiler alert: This edition of the Whole Paycheck Tracker report, the exclusive PYMNTS data dive on the claim Amazon and Walmart make on their share of the U.S. consumer’s whole paycheck, does not contain the customary exponential increases associated with these two retailers.
The Battle for Consumer Retail Spend: Amazon Versus Walmart Q2 2022: The Discretionary Spend Play
Amazon’s Lead in Consumer Discretionary Spend Remains Unchallenged  In the clash of the retail titans, Walmart leads in grocery and personal care spend, but Amazon dominates in clothing, furniture, appliances and hobbies, the Q2 2022 edition of "The Battle For Consumer Retail Spend: Amazon Versus Walmart" found, while also exploring ways consumers stand to gain from the rivalry.