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Loyalty & Rewards
Fast-Casual Chains Turn Their Loyalty Focus to the in-Restaurant Experience
August 23, 2023

As restaurants continue to seek out ways to combat declining traffic, fast-casual chains including Sweetgreen, Noodles & Company and Panera Bread are taking their loyalty efforts beyond the digital sphere into their brick-and-mortar restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Seasonal Trends and a Recall Prompt Drop in Peloton Subscriptions 
August 23, 2023

The state of recalls. That’s what it feels like with Peloton, as on Wednesday (Aug. 23) the company reported a loss that exceeded expectations and a reduction in new quarterly subscribers. The fitness company cited the recall of its bike seat post and seasonal patterns...

Artificial Intelligence
Twilio Unveils AI Tools for Customer Engagement Platform
August 23, 2023

Twilio has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its customer engagement 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...

Delivery
Carvana Adds Indiana to Its Same-Day Delivery Roster
August 23, 2023

Online used-car platform Carvana says it has added same-day delivery to a second state. 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...

eCommerce
Giant Food Closes Three eCommerce Facilities as Grocers Rethink Fulfillment
August 23, 2023

As merchants look for ways to improve the margins of online grocery, Giant Food is backpedaling, reportedly closing three delivery fulfillment centers to find a better model. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Banking
Citi Streamlines Retail Offering as Personal Banking Income Grows 11%
August 23, 2023

Citi has introduced a series of new offerings designed to streamline its retail banking business. 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...

eCommerce
Solana Pay Integrates With Shopify to Enable Decentralized Payments
August 23, 2023

Solana Pay, a decentralized payments protocol built on the Solana blockchain network, has integrated with Shopify, offering millions of businesses a new payment solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Bold Moves Bring Bright Futures When Firms Embrace Failing Fast
August 23, 2023

Tough decisions are critical to business success, and they don’t get any easier the longer they are put off. 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...

Investments
Corporate Wellness Platform Gympass Accelerates Expansion With $85 Million Funding
August 23, 2023

Corporate wellness platform Gympass has secured $85 million in Series F funding to accelerate its growth globally. 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,...