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GrubMarket Hits $4.5 Billion Valuation as AI Optimizes Food Supply Chain

GrubMarket Hits $4.5 Billion Valuation as AI Optimizes Food Supply Chain
GrubMarket Hits $4.5 Billion Valuation as AI Optimizes Food Supply Chain
February 05, 2026  |  Supply Chain

GrubMarket raised $50 million in a Series H funding round to extend the reach of its platform for the American food supply chain industry. Get...

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Affirm BNPL Volumes Jump 36% as 0% Loans Drive Broader Use
Affirm BNPL Volumes Jump 36% as 0% Loans Drive Broader Use
February 05, 2026  |  BNPL

Affirm’s fiscal second quarter illustrated how buy now, pay later is becoming embedded in routine commerce, where paying over time was once reserved for occasional...

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Consumer Group Attacks CFPB Plan to Limit Complaints
Consumer Group Attacks CFPB Plan to Limit Complaints
February 05, 2026  |  CFPB

A consumer advocacy group said that potential changes to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s complaint system could make it harder for people to file complaints...

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Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops
Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops
February 05, 2026  |  Retail

Apparel, accessories and cosmetics companies are focusing on higher-income consumers, Reuters reported Thursday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Meta Challenges Sora With Standalone Vibes App
Meta Challenges Sora With Standalone Vibes App
February 05, 2026  |  Facebook / Meta

Meta is considering making its artificial intelligence-powered short-form video feed Vibes a standalone app, TechCrunch reported Thursday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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ClassPass Hands Most Customer Inquiries to AI in 24/7 Support Shift
ClassPass Hands Most Customer Inquiries to AI in 24/7 Support Shift
February 05, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

ClassPass is using artificial intelligence (AI) to absorb a growing share of customer support work as inquiry volumes rise, shifting its operation to a chat-first,...

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Why Businesses Are Replacing Checks With Virtual Cards and ACH
Why Businesses Are Replacing Checks With Virtual Cards and ACH
February 05, 2026  |  B2B Payments

B2B payments innovation tends to scale in lockstep with supplier acceptance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Fundamental Raises $255 Million for AI Large Tabular Model
Fundamental Raises $255 Million for AI Large Tabular Model
February 05, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Fundamental has teamed with Amazon and raised $255 million.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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