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Dollar General Hopes Consumers Will Smell Value in New Fragrance Line
Dollar General Hopes Consumers Will Smell Value in New Fragrance Line
January 23, 2024  |  Retail

As Dollar General aims to infuse a breath of fresh air into its shopping experience, it’s venturing into personalized collections, including the aromatic debut of...

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Moving B2B Payments Online Makes World a Much Smaller Place, Says Mangopay
Moving B2B Payments Online Makes World a Much Smaller Place, Says Mangopay
January 23, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Anyone who has ever conducted business knows the pains that traditional B2B payment modalities bring. But there’s a digital renaissance underway, as firms on both...

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Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans
Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans
January 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The story of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education is about more than students using ChatGPT to write their term papers. Recent announcements show that...

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36% of SMBs Say Cost, Complexity Prevent AP/AR Automation
36% of SMBs Say Cost, Complexity Prevent AP/AR Automation
January 23, 2024  |  Accounts Payable

Nearly 80% of mid-size firms — those generating between $3.5 million and $15 million in annual revenue — anticipate a surge in the volume of...

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Banks Tap AI to Navigate Regulatory Maze of Managing Vendor Contracts
Banks Tap AI to Navigate Regulatory Maze of Managing Vendor Contracts
January 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Michael Berman, CEO of Ncontracts, told PYMNTS that financial institutions (FIs) are grappling with the increasing burdens of vendor lifecycle management.  There can be what...

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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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How GreyOrange CEO Will Use $135M, AI and Robots to Modernize Warehousing and Fulfillment
How GreyOrange CEO Will Use $135M, AI and Robots to Modernize Warehousing and Fulfillment
January 22, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Omnichannel commerce has transformed how we pay for things and the length of time in which we expect to get what we pay for. Delivery...

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CVS Loyalty Chief Says Program Overhaul Driven by Consumer Desire to Keep It Simple
CVS Loyalty Chief Says Program Overhaul Driven by Consumer Desire to Keep It Simple
January 22, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty programs have become a ubiquitous part of the retail landscape, offering consumers enticing rewards and incentives for sticking with their favorite brands. However, as...

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Fitness Industry Looks to AI to Bring in Consumers, Profits
Fitness Industry Looks to AI to Bring in Consumers, Profits
January 22, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is giving the fitness category a workout. Ranging from personalized workout routines to dedicated app-based workouts and even one-on-one virtual training sessions, the...

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