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Report: Apple and Paramount Latest Streaming Services to Consider Bundling
Report: Apple and Paramount Latest Streaming Services to Consider Bundling
December 01, 2023  |  Streaming

Apple and Paramount are reportedly in talks to bundle their streaming services at a discounted price. The move is aimed at making their offerings more...

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Millennials Want Payments Security in Their Retail Subscriptions
Millennials Want Payments Security in Their Retail Subscriptions
December 01, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Younger consumers have spent their formative years online, and they’re inclined to share details and information about themselves across digital channels. That comprises personal information...

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This Week in AI: ChatGPT’s Birthday, Amazon’s Ambitions, Payment Efficiencies 
This Week in AI: ChatGPT’s Birthday, Amazon’s Ambitions, Payment Efficiencies 
December 01, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Thursday (Nov. 30) was OpenAI’s ChatGPT’s first birthday.  And what a year it’s been for the generative artificial intelligence (AI) landscape more broadly.  We are...

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BNPL App Cashea Grows in Venezuela Amid Pent-Up Demand for Credit
BNPL App Cashea Grows in Venezuela Amid Pent-Up Demand for Credit
December 01, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) app Cashea is reportedly experiencing growth as it provides a much-needed solution to credit-starved consumers in Venezuela. The app has...

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Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Despite economic uncertainty, consumers have been spending in the week after Thanksgiving to complete a portion of their holiday shopping and take advantage of the...

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Report: Negotiations Continue After Neiman Marcus Rejects Saks Takeover Bid
Report: Negotiations Continue After Neiman Marcus Rejects Saks Takeover Bid
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Neiman Marcus has reportedly rejected a $3 billion takeover bid from Saks Fifth Avenue. The two luxury department store chains have been engaged in negotiations...

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Express CEO Admits Product Assortment Failed to Connect With Customers
Express CEO Admits Product Assortment Failed to Connect With Customers
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

This quarter, fashion retailer Express is looking at merchandise discounts to draw in more shoppers.  During the latest earnings call, CEO Stewart Glendinning acknowledged the retailer’s...

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Credit Agricole Considers Acquiring Stake in Worldline
Credit Agricole Considers Acquiring Stake in Worldline
December 01, 2023  |  Acquisitions

French payment processing company Worldline experienced a surge of nearly 12% in its shares Friday (Dec. 1) following a report that French lender Credit Agricole...

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Ulta Rings up Beauty Value for Shoppers
Ulta Rings up Beauty Value for Shoppers
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Ulta Beauty is delivering bargains and luring customers. During an earnings call with investors Thursday (Nov. 30), CEO Dave Kimbell shared that the retailer experienced...

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