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Retail
Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
September 14, 2023

Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while cutting back on luxury or non-urgent purchases. This shift in consumer behavior can pose challenges for businesses, particularly those that...

Retail
Zola, Etsy Explore Ways to Engage Consumers Through Baby Registries 
September 14, 2023

As brands and retailers seek additional avenues to connect with consumers looking to make purchases, Zola, the wedding registry platform, is expanding its reach into the baby market by introducing a new app.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Payment Methods
Push to Card Offers Cost, Speed Benefits For Global Money Transfers
September 14, 2023

In the quest to make end-to-end money movement faster, secure and frictionless across borders, Ruben Salazar, Global Head of Visa Direct and Abdul Abdulkerimov, Paysend chairman and co-founder, say simplicity is key. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Security & Fraud
How AI Helps Banks Win the Escalating Fraud Arms Race
September 14, 2023

If the pace of innovation today were an athlete, it would be Usain Bolt. 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...

Delivery
Albertsons Announces 30-Minute Delivery as Grocers Drive Direct Orders
September 14, 2023

With third-party aggregators looking to drive grocery sales, Albertsons Companies is fighting back, offering new options to maintain consumers’ direct digital loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Security & Fraud
Report: Caesars Entertainment Paid $15 Million Ransom After Cyberattack
September 13, 2023

Caesars Entertainment, the operator of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, reportedly fell victim to a cyberattack during the summer and paid a ransom of approximately $15 million to the hackers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
Zoho Launches Flexible Billing Platform
September 13, 2023

Zoho has introduced Zoho Billing, an expanded version of its current application, Zoho Subscriptions. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Firms Look to Placate Their Governments as US Eyes Legislation
September 13, 2023

It has been a packed week in Washington for generative artificial intelligence (AI). 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....

eCommerce
Consumers Are Increasingly Going to Supermarkets Only to Buy Food
September 13, 2023

As eCommerce picks away at brick-and-mortar grocers’ share of center-aisle sales, shoppers are increasingly seeing the supermarket as a place to buy just food — not all the day-to-day basics they need to get through the week — PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. Get the Full Story...