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Retail
Wealthy Shoppers Swap Quiet Luxury for Festive Flair This Holiday 
September 28, 2023

According to affluent shoppers, quiet luxury — understated refinement, subtlety, and minimalist elegance — is out. So what exactly does that mean for retailers, especially this holiday season?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Holiday Hiring Plateaus at Logistics Firms Amid Retail Uncertainty
September 28, 2023

Last week, Amazon announced plans to increase its hiring for the holiday season. 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...

Retail
Amazon Teams With Shift4 to Expand ‘Just Walk Out’ Payments
September 28, 2023

Amazon has teamed with Shift4 to widen the use of its “Just Walk Out” payment technology. 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....

Security & Fraud
Universities Tap Digital Tools to Overcome ‘Connected Campus’ Security Concerns
September 28, 2023

Automation is predicted to become the centerpiece of the campus of the future, transforming various aspects of university life. 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...

Regulation
US, EU Data Sharing Framework Paves Way for ‘Trust and Consumer Confidence’
September 28, 2023

Ashley Eisenberg, data privacy officer at Forter, told PYMNTS in a recent interview that as companies do business across borders, data access — and protection — are top of mind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Walmart Apparel EVP: We Can Make Luxury Fashion Affordable
September 28, 2023

Consumers are increasingly prioritizing convenience when making shopping decisions, leading to the rise of the “one-stop shop” concept. Retailers aspire to offer a comprehensive array of products and services, consolidating everything under a single roof. The real worth of a one-stop retailer, however, goes beyond...

Digital Banking
BIAN Bids to Sidestep Legacy Infrastructure With ‘Coreless Banking’
September 28, 2023

Hans Tesselaar, executive director of BIAN, told PYMNTS that the digital transformation of banking hinges on innovation, on interoperability between financial institution and providers forged across an agile ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Global Payments
Flutterwave CEO: African Consumers Need Faster and Secure Payments to Thrive in the Digital Economy
September 28, 2023

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has all the tools for success in today’s connected global economy. But despite its economic prowess, restricted access to foreign currencies remains a major hurdle that is hampering international transactions, curtailing investments, and limiting individuals’ abilities to tap into global opportunities. ...

Loyalty & Rewards
Delta Air Lines to Modify Frequent-Flier Program Following Negative Feedback
September 27, 2023

Delta Air Lines has said that recent changes to its frequent-flier program have received mostly negative feedback from travelers. 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...