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Retail
British Retail Sales Dampened by Consumers Waiting for Bargains
December 20, 2024

While retail sales in Great Britain rose in November, analysts said the results were dampened by consumers waiting for bargains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Security Flaw Exposes AI Giants While Robot Workers Get Upgrade
December 20, 2024

This week in AI, security researchers stole artificial intelligence models with near-perfect accuracy by capturing electromagnetic signals, as MIT unveiled a robot system that can handle odd-shaped warehouse packages with 80% success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cross-border Payments
How ISO Standards Could Reshape Cross-Border Payments
December 20, 2024

Since the inception of global trade, the world’s financial systems have largely talked past and around each other. 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...

B2B Payments
The Payments Problem Small Businesses Don’t Know They Have
December 20, 2024

The circle of trust and the issues around risk management explored in PYMNTS’ recent “What’s Next in Payments” articles are often heavy on future technology. They may bring to mind a consumer logging into a bank app, sending a P2P payment or transacting with a...

Fintech Investments
Tough Week for FinTech IPO Index as Rally Fades to 6.1% Loss
December 20, 2024

It was a tough week for the FinTech IPO index, with last week’s rally fading in the face of some year-end trades and news events. Every company, except OppFi, was down, leading the index to drop a shade over 6% for the week. Get the...

eCommerce
New Data: eCommerce Merchants See Big Gains by Embracing Digital Wallets and BNPL
December 20, 2024

Credit and debit cards still dominate the eCommerce arena, yet alternative payment methods such as digital wallets and buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans have gained popularity as online payment options. Key reasons why include the ease and convenience they provide. As a result, most...

Investments
Justt Raises $30 Million for AI-Powered Chargeback Management Platform
December 19, 2024

Chargeback management firm Justt raised $30 million to bolster its artificial intelligence-powered platform. 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....

CFPB
CFPB On Alert for ‘New Sketchy Fee Tactics’ From Companies
December 19, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the consumer financial marketplace to spot companies’ attempts to charge junk fees in new ways after the regulator cracked down on older methods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Big Lots Says Previously Announced Sale Has Fallen Through
December 19, 2024

Big Lots said Thursday (Dec. 19) that it is preparing to begin going out of business (GOB) sales at all its remaining stores after determining that it no longer expects to complete its previously announced sale to Nexus Capital Management. Get the Full Story Complete the...