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Retail
Main Street Meets Luxury Consignment Shops With a High-Tech Update
November 08, 2023

Luxury consignment is a thriving niche within the fashion industry, offering a sustainable and cost-effective way for consumers to access high-end, designer products at more affordable prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Security & Fraud
Nearly 40% of Consumers Want Payments and Credentials Vault
November 08, 2023

In today’s modern commerce landscape, convenience-driven shoppers increasingly desire a frictionless checkout experience and are embracing the ability to use stored credentials for seamless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
The RealReal Gets Real Revenue From Advertising
November 07, 2023

The RealReal has been doing a lot of cleanup in 2023, and the luxury consignment shop is hopeful to see the fruits of its labor in the first half of 2024. This update comes directly from the company, which released its earnings report on Tuesday...

eCommerce
AI Upgrades Are Creating Happy Customers, eBay Says
November 07, 2023

EBay is finding that its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are leading to happier customers.    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...

Investments
Black Ore Raises $60 Million and Debuts AI Tool for Accountants
November 07, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Black Ore emerged from stealth after raising $60 million. 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....

Regulation
Fed’s Barr Calls for ‘Strong Federal Regulation of Stablecoins’
November 07, 2023

A leading financial regulator in the United States is issuing a warning about stablecoins. 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...

Regulation
CFPB Proposes Oversight for Big Tech and Digital Wallet Providers
November 07, 2023

In a move to ensure consumer protection and regulatory oversight, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing to supervise larger nonbank companies that offer services like digital wallets and payment apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Regulation
King Charles’ First Speech Highlights Consumer Protections
November 07, 2023

The U.K.’s antitrust watchdog is on the cusp of new authority to crack down on tech giants. 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...

Investments
Refurbed Raises $57 Million to Promote Sustainability in Europe
November 07, 2023

Refurbed, an Austria-based online marketplace that sells refurbished electronics in Europe, raised $57 million in a Series C round. 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...