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Kapital Raises $165 Million to Expand Banking Platform
December 14, 2023

Banking and technology platform Kapital has raised $165 million in new capital. 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 completing this...

Artificial Intelligence
New Healthcare AI Models Highlight Role of Specially Trained Point Solutions
December 14, 2023

Throughout history, some of the world’s greatest problems have also been businesses’ greatest opportunities. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
December 14, 2023

As ongoing financial challenges have continued to constrain consumers’ budgets throughout the year, restaurants have taken the opportunity to rethink the financial incentives they offer, relaunching their rewards programs with new strategies and user experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Investments
Indian eCommerce Company Udaan Notches $340 Million in Series E to Ready IPO
December 14, 2023

Indian B2B eCommerce firm Udaan has raised $340 million as it prepares to go public. 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....

Payment Methods
REPAY Partners With Green Dot to Enable Cash Bill Payments
December 14, 2023

REPAY has partnered with Green Dot to enable REPAY’s business clients to accept cash bill payments. 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...

Social Commerce
How Brands and Retailers Can Make the Most Out of Pinterest’s Predictions
December 14, 2023

Navigating the rapid trend cycle can be challenging, but add a dose of inflation and it gets even harder — making it so much harder for brands and retailers to predict the next big consumer craze.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Payment Methods
Changing Consumer Expectations Force Executives to Confront ‘Fear’ of Digital Transformation 
December 14, 2023

Ed O’Donnell, CEO of Versatile Credit, said the benefits of digital transformation are well known. 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
Luxury Spending Continues to Slow Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Inflation
December 13, 2023

A slowdown in luxury spending, combined with excessive inventory levels for the holiday season, has reportedly prompted fears of a discounting spiral that could cheapen the image of luxury brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
Relex Introduces AI-Driven Price Optimization for Retailers
December 13, 2023

Retail planning solutions firm Relex debuted artificial intelligence-driven price optimization capabilities. 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 completing...