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Biometrics
Steak ‘n Shake Partners With PopPay as More Restaurants Try Biometric Payments
June 23, 2023

As restaurants look to meet consumers’ demand for quick, convenient payments with stored credentials — and to gather more consumer data in in-store transactions — more brands are trying out biometric payments. Casual dining chain Steak ‘n Shake is the latest to test the technology. Get the...

Retail
Coronation Drives Unexpected Boost in UK Retail Sales Volumes
June 23, 2023

The holiday celebrating the coronation of King Charles III contributed to an unexpected rise in British retail sales. 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
Can a Celebrity Florist Bring Life to Faux Florals and Williams-Sonoma?
June 23, 2023

Jeff Leatham is a renowned floral designer for celebrities, with clients like Oprah Winfrey, Cher and the Kardashian family. 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
Coach Takes Immersive Retail to New Heights With Coach Airways
June 23, 2023

While the shopping mall may be dead, the retail store doesn’t have to be. Brands and retailers are actively reconsidering the experiences they offer, aiming to capture and retain customers who prefer in-store shopping with memorable experiences for shoppers. And that approach includes immersion.   Get...

Retail
Walmart Brings New Ammunition in Prime Day Battle With Amazon
June 23, 2023

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Payment Methods
Merchants View Pay by Bank Options as Opening for Personalized Payments
June 23, 2023

Money movement is moving into the future across new payment rails. 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...

IPO
 FinTech IPO Index Slips 2.7% Despite nCino’s Surge on Deal Rumors 
June 23, 2023

Even some skyrocketing performers — up double digits — were not enough to boost the FinTech IPO Index. 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...

Banking
Federal Reserve’s Powell: Smaller Banks to Be Exempt From New Capital Requirements
June 22, 2023

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced in a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday (June 22) that smaller banks with assets below $100 billion will not be affected by expected new rules requiring banks to keep more capital in the wake of bank collapses in March....

Artificial Intelligence
Humanoid AI Robots Step Out of SciFi and Into the Service Economy
June 22, 2023

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