Editor’s Picks

The Automat Is Back, Thanks to the Rise of Self-Service (Again) 
The Automat Is Back, Thanks to the Rise of Self-Service (Again) 
February 03, 2024  |  Automated Retail

Self-service technology is bringing us full-circle — the automat seems to be making a comeback around the world.  The automat, which readers may know only...

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Just One-Tenth of Savings Are Stored in Financial Assets
Just One-Tenth of Savings Are Stored in Financial Assets
January 30, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

In times of economic turbulence such as these, investing in interest-bearing financial assets is one way to mitigate the effects of inflation. Although U.S. consumers...

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FTC Probes Big Tech and GenAI Partnerships’ Impact on Competition
FTC Probes Big Tech and GenAI Partnerships’ Impact on Competition
January 25, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The Federal Trade Commission has begun an inquiry into investments and partnerships in the generative artificial intelligence sector. The regulator has ordered Google parent company Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft and OpenAI to provide information...

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PayPal Rolls Out One-Click Checkout, Personalized Offers and ‘Smart Receipt’ Features
PayPal Rolls Out One-Click Checkout, Personalized Offers and ‘Smart Receipt’ Features
January 25, 2024  |  Retail

PayPal is introducing what it terms a “reimagined checkout experience” that will reduce checkout times by as much as 50%. In addition, it’s using artificial...

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Solidcore Says Subscriptions Take Over Wellness Industry as Consumers Seek Convenience 
Solidcore Says Subscriptions Take Over Wellness Industry as Consumers Seek Convenience 
January 22, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As consumers increasingly expect seamless convenience across all their daily routines, health and wellness services are increasingly relying on subscription models. In an interview with...

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The Impact Quantum-Powered AI Could Have on Payments 
The Impact Quantum-Powered AI Could Have on Payments 
January 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The 21st century has seen an incredible progression of business capabilities from an innovation standpoint. Taking into account the recent commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI)...

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What Retailers Are Doing to Make Returns Less Annoying 
What Retailers Are Doing to Make Returns Less Annoying 
January 04, 2024  |  Retail

Many (79% of shoppers under 30 to be exact) find returns to be a cumbersome undertaking. Consequently, brands and retailers are implementing seamless return procedures...

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
December 19, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards...

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Young SMBs Can’t Find Enough Business Financing
Young SMBs Can’t Find Enough Business Financing
December 15, 2023  |  SMBs

Working capital is the lifeblood of businesses of all sizes, and to those companies just starting, access to financing can mean the difference between stagnation...

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