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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...

Regulation
Neobanks May Face Squeeze in Europe If X-Border Fee Caps Materialize
December 13, 2023

Beyond the card networks, among those that may feel the squeeze should cross-border interchange fees see new caps in the United Kingdom are neobanks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Mistral AI Partners With Google Cloud to Distribute AI Solutions
December 13, 2023

Mistral AI, a European provider of artificial intelligence solutions, partnered with Google Cloud to make generative AI more open and accessible to developers and businesses worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cross-border Payments
MyFinity Partners With Convera to Increase Global Coverage
December 13, 2023

MiFinity has partnered with Convera to increase the country coverage of its PayAnyBank (PAB) service. 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
Kroger, GE Launch In-Oven Shopping as Grocers Tap Contextual Commerce
December 13, 2023

As grocers increasingly tap contextual commerce, Kroger is making it possible for consumers to place orders for ingredients directly from their ovens’ touchscreens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

eCommerce
Airwallex and Woo Team to Simplify Cross-Border eCommerce
December 13, 2023

Payments platform Airwallex has launched a partnership with eCommerce platform Woo. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Is the EU’s AI Act Historic or Prehistoric?
December 13, 2023

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