News

View the latest news and breaking news today for Payments, Commerce, Retail, Mobile Order, and Technology at PYMNTS.com

Source: pymnts.com

The Payment Frictions Costing SMBs Their Cash Flow
The Payment Frictions Costing SMBs Their Cash Flow
March 05, 2026  |  SMBs

People tend to gravitate toward what’s easy and familiar. Businesses typically do the same. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

READ MORE >
Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
March 05, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Bank executives appearing before a House Financial Services subcommittee Thursday (March 5) delivered a blunt message. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

READ MORE >
Elon Musk Says Tesla’s Robots Could One Day Reach AGI-Level Intelligence
Elon Musk Says Tesla’s Robots Could One Day Reach AGI-Level Intelligence
March 05, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company could eventually build humanoid robots capable of artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to a report published Thursday (March...

READ MORE >
Banks Target June for New Swift Cross-Border Retail Payment Launch
Banks Target June for New Swift Cross-Border Retail Payment Launch
March 05, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

A new Swift payments framework for retail transactions will begin its rollout by the end of June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

READ MORE >
Fast Food Chains Put AI to Work
Fast Food Chains Put AI to Work
March 05, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Quick-service restaurants have been among the most aggressive corporate adopters of artificial intelligence (AI), deploying the technology as an operational tool to defend margins in...

READ MORE >
Amazon Launches Agentic AI for Doctors’ Offices
Amazon Launches Agentic AI for Doctors’ Offices
March 05, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

AWS has launched an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solution designed to automate administrative tasks for healthcare providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

READ MORE >
Kroger’s New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales
Kroger’s New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales
March 05, 2026  |  Earnings

Kroger’s new CEO Greg Foran is signaling a shift in strategy toward sharper pricing and stronger digital engagement as the grocery giant looks to accelerate...

READ MORE >
Oura Buys Gesture Startup Doublepoint to Expand Smart Ring Controls
Oura Buys Gesture Startup Doublepoint to Expand Smart Ring Controls
March 05, 2026  |  Acquisitions

Oura Health is acquiring Finland-based startup Doublepoint Technologies as the smart ring maker moves to add gesture and voice interactions to future versions of its...

READ MORE >
Lawsuit Aims to Reverse TikTok Sale
Lawsuit Aims to Reverse TikTok Sale
March 05, 2026  |  Legal

A law firm whose leaders include former Sen. Russ Feingold filed a lawsuit Thursday (March 5) against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi Thursday (March 5), aiming to rescind...

READ MORE >