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Retail
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....

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s New GPT-5 Can Write Software on Demand
August 07, 2025

OpenAI on Thursday (Aug. 7) launched GPT-5, its most advanced language model to date, calling it a leap toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) and a transformative tool for businesses, developers and everyday users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fintech Investments
AI Startup Casap Raises $25 Million to Fight First-Party Fraud
August 07, 2025

Casap, which fights first-party fraud, raised $25 million in Series A funding. 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...

B2B Payments
Corpay Teams With Circle to Expand Stablecoin Payments
August 07, 2025

Payments company Corpay has teamed with Circle to expand global stablecoin usage. 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...