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Retail
Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
June 30, 2024

After seeing revenues surge during the pandemic, Target has been facing tough times. 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....

B2B Payments
Comfi Secures $5 Million Debt Facility to Expand B2B Payments
June 28, 2024

Dubai-based FinTech Comfi reportedly secured a $5 million debt facility to expand its B2B payment platform and support its launch of an embedded buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Social Commerce
Beyond B2B: How Merchants Use LinkedIn to Reach High-Value Consumers
June 28, 2024

As businesses look beyond traditional marketing channels to reach and influence consumers, one surprising player that has emerged is LinkedIn, with merchants extending the platform beyond B2B into B2C. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Alicia Keys’ Amazon Collab Brings Star Power to Voice Economy 
June 28, 2024

As consumers increasingly transact using voice-controlled devices, Amazon is partnering with Alicia Keys, harnessing her celebrity to boost Alexa adoption. 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
ChatGPT Finds Its Soul Mate: Meet CriticGPT
June 28, 2024

In Silicon Valley, a new kind of proofreader is hard at work. 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...

Retail
Target to Lower Threshold for Apprehending, Prosecuting Shoplifters
June 28, 2024

Target will reportedly lower the threshold at which store staff can attempt to stop nonviolent theft. 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...

Retail
Online Auto Industry Stalls as Consumers Drive New Digital-First Experiences
June 28, 2024

With consumers unwilling to trust eCommerce channels to complete their car-buying journeys, the online auto sales industry is seeing shifts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Regulation
Making Sense of the FASB’s Proposed Business Software Accounting Changes
June 28, 2024

Tax rules for businesses around their software costs haven’t changed in nearly half a century. 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,...

Retail
Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom
June 28, 2024

This week in the ongoing battle between retail giants Amazon and Walmart, the two companies are upping their discounting efforts in an effort to secure the loyalty of cost-conscious consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...