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Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Says New Cowork Plugins Tailor Claude to Specific Job Functions
January 30, 2026

Anthropic added support for plugins to Cowork, the artificial intelligence-powered, hands-on collaborator that the company released earlier this month. 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...

Retail
The Vitamin Shoppe Opens AI-Driven Innovation Store in NYC
January 30, 2026

The Vitamin Shoppe on Wednesday (Jan. 28) opened a new Innovation Store on New York City’s Upper East Side, using artificial intelligence and digital tools to help consumers discover, evaluate and purchase wellness products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Warns Malicious Links Could Undermine Agentic AI
January 30, 2026

OpenAI is elevating a risk that has quietly grown alongside autonomous AI systems: links. 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...

B2B Payments
Elavon Introduces Payments App Integrated With Microsoft 365 Applications
January 30, 2026

Payment processor Elavon, which is a U.S. Bank subsidiary, and Microsoft have teamed up to make it easier for businesses and professional service providers to securely send invoices and collect payments online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
The First Chatbot Consumers Try May Be the One They Stick With
January 30, 2026

Consumer use of artificial intelligence is consolidating early. 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 form, you...

IPO
OpenAI Preps Fourth-Quarter IPO and Builds Out Finance Team
January 30, 2026

OpenAI is accelerating plans for a potential initial public offering as soon as the fourth quarter, positioning the ChatGPT maker for a high-profile debut just as rivals move to reach the public markets first. The push is being watched closely across the digital economy because...

Payment Methods
Digital Wallet Use Still Lags in the Physical Store
January 30, 2026

Online shopping has stopped being a young person’s game, and the data now points to a broader shift: where consumers shop is increasingly tied to how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
Why Fraud Doesn’t Look Like Fraud to a Data Scientist
January 30, 2026

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Retail
Saks Global to Shutter Majority of off-Price Stores in Shift to Luxury Focus
January 29, 2026

Saks Global will wind down the majority of its off-price operations, including most Saks OFF 5TH locations and all Neiman Marcus Last Call stores, Reuters reported Thursday (Jan. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...