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CFPB Draws Fire at Hill Hearing on ‘Politicized’ Financial Regulation
CFPB Draws Fire at Hill Hearing on ‘Politicized’ Financial Regulation
March 07, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came under fire on Capitol Hill Thursday (March 7) from critics who charged that caps on credit card late...

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Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail
Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail
March 07, 2024  |  Voice Activation

Despite advancements in voice commerce, the technology still faces challenges driving penetration in the retail sector. By the Numbers PYMNTS Intelligence’s study last April, “Tracking...

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HighRadius Launches GenAI-Powered Tools for Invoice Processing, Supplier Communications
HighRadius Launches GenAI-Powered Tools for Invoice Processing, Supplier Communications
March 07, 2024  |  Accounts Payable

HighRadius has launched a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-powered solution designed to automate the payer-supplier payment process. The new Accounts Payable Automation solution automates invoice processing...

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Walmart Adds Early Morning Hours to Delivery Options
Walmart Adds Early Morning Hours to Delivery Options
March 07, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has extended its delivery window to include the earning morning hours. The retail giant’s Express On-Demand Early Morning Delivery, announced on its website Thursday (March...

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Beyond ‘Doubles Down’ on Off-Price Market With Zulily Acquisition
Beyond ‘Doubles Down’ on Off-Price Market With Zulily Acquisition
March 07, 2024  |  eCommerce

Online retailer Beyond has acquired Zulily, saying the move will boost its position in the off-price market. Zulily, a flash sale promoter and eCommerce retailer, will join Overstock and Bed Bath...

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SAP Hopes AI Can Help Buff Up Cloud Revenue
SAP Hopes AI Can Help Buff Up Cloud Revenue
March 07, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Enterprise application software firm SAP is hoping artificial intelligence (AI) demand fuels its cloud revenues.  To that end, the company has created the new role of chief...

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Qonto to Acquire Regate, Add Financial Tools for Accountants
Qonto to Acquire Regate, Add Financial Tools for Accountants
March 07, 2024  |  Acquisitions

European business finance solution firm Qonto plans to acquire French FinTech company Regate. The deal is expected to close within weeks, Qonto said in a Thursday...

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Data Shows Digital Healthcare Platforms Get High Marks From Boomers
Data Shows Digital Healthcare Platforms Get High Marks From Boomers
March 07, 2024  |  Healthcare

Traditional healthcare systems are plagued by inefficiencies and opaque pricing structures, leaving consumers often feeling lost and frustrated. “Navigating a friction-filled healthcare system, not to mention the...

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PayPal Opens iPhone Tap to Pay for Venmo Business Users
PayPal Opens iPhone Tap to Pay for Venmo Business Users
March 07, 2024  |  Mobile Payments

PayPal has expanded its Tap to Pay on iPhone offering in the U.S. The company said in a Thursday (March 7) press release that the service...

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