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Walmart Launches Digital Destination Focused on Health and Wellness
Walmart // January 08, 2026

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From Warehouses to Last Mile, AI Is Rewiring Logistics at Global Scale
artificial intelligence // January 08, 2026

As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 continues its familiar flood of hardware launches and futuristic demos, one of the most consequential technology stories was largely invisible. It was unfolding inside warehouses, routing systems and planning software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Apple Taps JPMorgan Chase to Expand Its Financial Services Ecosystem
Apple // January 08, 2026

Apple’s services strategy is anchored in hardware, turning devices into gateways for recurring engagement across payments, commerce and content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

AI Arms Race Pits Insurers Against Fraudsters
artificial intelligence // January 08, 2026

Insurance fraud has always been a cost of doing business. What has changed is the speed, scale and sophistication with which it can now be committed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital

January 08, 2026
In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees as the default way paycheck-to-paycheck consumers manage timing gaps between income and expenses.

Citi and PYMNTS Launch ‘From the Block’ Podcast: Straight Talk on Digital Assets

January 08, 2026
PYMNTS and Citigroup are launching a weekly podcast series aimed at giving corporate leaders practical guidance on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. The first episode will debut Tuesday (Jan. 13)....

Smart Accounts Payable Pays Suppliers Faster and Wins Leverage

January 08, 2026
When suppliers know payments will arrive on time and exceptions will be resolved swiftly, trust grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners

January 08, 2026
A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a temporary condition. Get the Full...

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Microsoft Introduces Agentic AI Solutions for Retailers

January 08, 2026
Microsoft has announced several agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed for retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Walmart Launches Digital Destination Focused on Health and Wellness

January 08, 2026
Walmart has launched a digital destination designed to help customers access health and wellness services and products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

XReal Raises $100 Million and Unveils Latest Smart Glasses

January 08, 2026
Smart glasses maker XReal reportedly raised $100 million and is now valued at over $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Google Claims Apple’s Spot on Most-Valuable-Companies List

January 08, 2026
Google has supplanted Apple as the second-most valuable company by market capitalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...