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Retail
Businesses Face Hard Decisions as Tariffs Drive Up Costs
August 10, 2025

After a summer in “wait-and-see” mode, American businesses have begun making difficult, tariff-related decisions. 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...

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Saks Global Vendors Say They Still Aren’t Being Paid
August 10, 2025

Saks Global’s overdue payments problem reportedly continues to plague the department store. 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
Lights, Camera, Input: Film Festival Celebrates ‘Authentic’ Emotion Generated by AI
August 09, 2025

A new kind of filmmaker is set to walk the red carpet at this year’s Venice film festival: human creators who embrace artificial intelligence in their work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Wendy’s and McDonald’s Report Breakfast Business Slows Amid Consumer Cutbacks
August 08, 2025

Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: ChatGPT Gets an Upgrade; Expedia Embraces AI
August 08, 2025

From the release of GPT-5 to travel platform Expedia implementing artificial intelligence throughout its business to rental car companies using the tech to assess damage to rentals, here are this week’s top AI stories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

eCommerce
OpenStore Shifts Focus From Shopify Aggregator to Menswear Brand
August 08, 2025

Shopify aggregator OpenStore is reportedly in the midst of a reorganization in which it is shutting down more than 40 Shopify stores, liquidating remaining inventory, and focusing solely on its menswear brand Jack Archer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Regulation
UK’s FCA Seeks Feedback on Future Open Banking Standard-Setting Body
August 08, 2025

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will continue to engage with the industry as it works to establish a new standard-setting body for open banking later this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Vie for AI Super Agent Status
August 08, 2025

Amazon and Walmart are waging a two-front war. 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...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Moves 3.1% Higher in Earnings-Fueled Rally
August 08, 2025

Earnings reports were the key determinants of the FinTech IPO Index’s fortunes this week, with the platforms sharply in focus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....