March 01, 2024
Real-Time Insights Give Brands New Eyes on Inventory in Stores
Brands invest significant resources in merchandising, often relying on third-party interventions to ensure proper stocking and presentation of products in stores. To accomplish this, brand representatives are deployed to stores...
March 01, 2024
Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on...
The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). After winning the “smart home” category for eight years running at the Consumer...
March 01, 2024
Walmart and Amazon’s Retail Tug-of-War Now Focused on AI
This week, Amazon increased its investments in artificial intelligence, as the eCommerce giant and rival Walmart adopt new technologies to remain competitive. Amazon’s $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund is ramping up investments in companies that combine AI and...
March 01, 2024
The Ten Second Rule: EU Mandates Instant Payments Availability
Real-time payment systems continue to see strong usage worldwide. One of the most significant developments is the European Council’s new rule to enable instant payments across the European Union and...
March 01, 2024
FinTech IPO Index Up 5.2%; Expensify and Sezzle Lead Earnings...
The earnings avalanche continues. The FinTech 100 Index gained 5.2% in a week that saw most names rocket higher. Expensify surged 30% higher. The company said this past week that fourth-quarter revenues came...
March 01, 2024
Consumers Want Personalized Promotions; Just Half Receive Relevant Ones
Everyone likes a customized gift, right? Yes, but only if it’s the right gift. A recent study from PYMNTS Intelligence confirms personalized offers from merchants can have a big impact on...
February 29, 2024
Voice Tech Expands Horizons Amid Increasing Risks of Scams
From the convenience of voice-activated virtual assistants to the integration of speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, the technology landscape is increasingly shaped by individual’s ability to communicate verbally...
February 29, 2024
NCR Voyix: Digital Banking Growth Leads Software and Services Segment...
NCR Voyix’s most recent results show that, in the wake of the division of NCR into two companies, demand for point-of-sale (POS) solutions in the retail and restaurant sectors remains robust....
February 29, 2024
The RealReal Taps Personalized Messaging to Drive Loyalty
Amid ongoing consumer belt-tightening, The RealReal is seeing personalized messaging go a long way toward incentivizing spending. John Koryl, CEO of the luxury resale marketplace, shared on a call with analysts...