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Retail
Grocers Tap Contextual Commerce in Bid to Grow Digital Engagement
August 31, 2023

This week in grocery, Weis Markets and The Fresh Market leverage contextual commerce to drive loyalty and engagement, Dollar General looks to expand its produce selection, and Target expands its private-label food selection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
ByteDance and Baidu Release AI Chatbots to Public After Regulatory Approval
August 31, 2023

China has reportedly given regulatory approval for some tech companies to release their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to the public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
As Retailers Think Smaller and Leaner, Dollar General Is Going Bigger on Store Formats
August 31, 2023

While other retailers are focusing on going smaller and leaner, Dollar General is looking to go bigger.   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...

B2B Payments
Vic.ai Adds Payments Feature to Autonomous Finance Platform
August 31, 2023

Vic.ai has added Vic.ai Payments to its artificial intelligence (AI) autonomous finance platform. 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...

Regulation
Microsoft to Unbundle Teams From Office in EU to Address Antitrust Concerns
August 31, 2023

Microsoft has announced plans to unbundle its Teams software from its Office suite in Europe in response to concerns raised in an antitrust investigation by the European Union (EU), The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Aug. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
Ivy Secures $20 Million in Funding to Expand Global Open Banking Network
August 31, 2023

Berlin-based startup Ivy has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its global network for open banking payments. 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...

Retail
Victoria’s Secret CEO Says Less May Be More for Shoppers
August 31, 2023

The “less is more” approach seems to be a winning strategy for Victoria’s Secret, as the lingerie retailer showcased a robust August despite a weak quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Delivery
Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities
August 31, 2023

Gopuff is expanding its advertising business overseas as leading players across the on-demand delivery business increasingly leverage these capabilities to boost their margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Inlogik and Conferma Pay Partner on Solution for Business Travelers
August 31, 2023

Inlogik and Conferma Pay have partnered to introduce a solution for business travelers that aims to simplify and automate the reconciliation of hotel expenses using virtual card technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...