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Artificial Intelligence
The AI Revolution in Retail: Opportunities and Risks
December 08, 2023

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B2B Payments
B2B ‘Personas’ Help Identify Payments Frictions and Solutions 
December 08, 2023

Business-to-business (B2B) organizations striving for simplicity and a better customer experience have no shortage of cues for the way things could be improved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 3% as Robinhood Soars on UK Expansion
December 08, 2023

The FinTech IPO Index found some renewed momentum this past week, gaining 3% over a five-day stretch that saw platforms lead names to the upside. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Walmart Monitors Consumer Appetite; Amazon Bags More Grocery Aisle Space 
December 08, 2023

As Walmart is observing a reduction in customers’ grocery expenses due to the use of appetite-suppressing medications, Amazon is exploring opportunities with third-party grocery providers to enhance its presence in the grocery market.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Regulation
NYDFS Superintendent Harris Hails Court Approval of Check Cashing Regulation
December 07, 2023

New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris has hailed a Thursday (Dec. 7) court decision that upholds the state’s new check cashing regulation announced in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Lululemon’s Cult Status Faces Checkout Uncertainty 
December 07, 2023

When it comes to Lululemon and its customers, the brand seems to create a retail cult following, leaving many to wonder: What’s the secret sauce that makes these customers so committed to this athleisure temple of sorts?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Retail
Levi Strauss Takes Next Steps in Previously Announced Leadership Transition
December 07, 2023

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the next steps in a leadership transition plan announced about 13 months ago. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Flutterwave Acquires Money Transmission Licenses in 13 US States
December 07, 2023

Flutterwave has acquired 13 money transmission licenses in the United States, allowing for faster, more affordable and secure money transfers between the U.S. and Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Security & Fraud
FTC Raises Red Flags Over QR Codes and Fraud
December 07, 2023

Consumers who scan a QR code for what they think is a legitimate purpose could actually be giving their personal information to scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...