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In recent years, Amazon’s Buy With Prime program has undergone significant expansions, transforming the landscape for both the eCommerce giant and the retailers who join the initiative. What started as a straightforward opportunity for merchants to sell listed products directly from their websites has morphed into a powerhouse of possibilities.   The evolution includes automated marketing […]

Pier has raised $2.4 million in an oversubscribed round to develop its technology that helps businesses launch credit products. The company’s “Stripe for credit” solution automates every aspect of the credit lifecycle, including origination, underwriting, compliance and servicing, Jessica Zhang, CEO and co-founder of Pier, said in a Thursday (Jan. 11) post on LinkedIn. “At Plaid, Stilt and J.P. Morgan, […]

Property management software provider RentRedi has expanded its integration with financial data network Plaid. Having already integrated with Plaid for years to simplify rent collection, RentRedi has expanded the integration to enhance its tenant screening feature, the company said in a Thursday (Jan. 11) press release. This integration aims to provide advanced capabilities to RentRedi’s […]

Some former FTX customers are reportedly unhappy with the bankrupt cryptocurrency company’s repayment plans. More than 80 customers have written to the federal bankruptcy judge overseeing the case to slam a plan to tie the value of their assets to the date FTX collapsed and pay claims in U.S. dollars, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Jan. 11), […]

Systemic shifts are taking place across the global economy, bringing with them new, urgent risks. But importantly, within the many era-defining changes underway, including the double-edged sword of generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, exists an emergence of unique opportunities — particularly for the payments industry. This, as the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday (Jan. 10) […]

IBM has teamed with Casper Labs to help companies gain more insight into their AI systems. The partnership, announced Thursday (Jan. 11), will see Casper and IBM Consulting develop a solution that establishes an “additional analytics and policy enforcement layer” for governing artificial intelligence (AI) training data across organizations.  “The process of training, developing and deploying generative AI models […]

On-demand delivery platform DoorDash has added five new retail partners to its marketplace.  Camping World, Golf Galaxy, JD Sports, Finish Line and The Vitamin Shoppe now offer consumers access to their products through the marketplace, DoorDash said in a Thursday (Jan. 11) press release.  With over 100,000 non-restaurant stores across its Marketplace and Drive platforms in North America, DoorDash now offers nearly 2 million […]

Microsoft’s AI investments have helped it surpass long-time rival Apple as the world’s most valuable company. Shares in the software company climbed early Thursday (Jan. 11) to bring its market value to $2.87 trillion, ahead of that of Apple, the Financial Times (FT) reported. As the morning progressed, the two companies jumped back and forth between the number […]

Sovos, a global compliance technology solutions and services provider, acquired Aatrix Software, a company specializing in payroll tax forms. The move aims to enhance Sovos’ capabilities across eFiling for 1099 and ACA 1095 reporting, as well as W2/payroll reporting, the companies said in a Thursday (Jan. 11) press release. As the regulatory landscape continues to […]

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial is relaunching its plan to go public. The company confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a Thursday (Jan. 11) press release. The number of shares to be offered and their price range have yet to be determined. […]

PYMNTS asked industry executives across the payments and digital commerce landscape to give us their take on the pivotal shifts, technological advancements and strategies that have shaped business in 2023. Their responses show critical trendlines to watch in the new year. Charlie Youakim, CEO of Sezzle, says striking a balance between innovation and adherence to […]

There exists one thing that generative artificial intelligence (AI), for all its advances, hasn’t changed. And that’s the fact that software products, no matter their capabilities, need to make money. Even — or especially — AI ones. This, as OpenAI’s GPT new store full of custom, user-built AI chatbots arrived Wednesday (Jan. 10). The company also […]

Mastercard is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for small business owners. Mastercard Small Business AI, announced Thursday (Jan. 11) is being created in collaboration with Create Labs, which offers technology to underserved communities. In this case, that means developing an AI tool in a way that can “limit biases and cater to diverse entrepreneurial needs,” […]

Doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff can now use Amazon’s checkout-free technology to buy food and beverages at hospital cafeterias and stores by scanning their employee badges. This new “badge pay” is the latest feature to be added to Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, the company said in a Thursday (Jan. 11) blog post. Saint […]

As consumers’ grocery budgets continue to be pressured by years of inflation and other economic challenges, merchants are tapping digital deals to drive omnichannel adoption, and in turn to boost customers’ lifetime value. With consumers who engage across channels spending the most and purchasing the most frequently, Kroger, for its part, is looking to drive […]

Corporate payouts platform Onbe has teamed with TimeForge to help restaurant workers get tipped faster. The partnership will see Onbe combine its digital payout offering with TimeForge’s tip tracking solution to turn the “cash-heavy” tip payout process into a digital experience, the companies announced in a news release Thursday (Jan. 11). The release cites research from PYMNTS Intelligence showing […]

As consumer packaged goods brands look to manage cost inflation, IBM is seizing on the opportunity to drive sales with smarter supply chain solutions. The tech giant announced Thursday (Jan. 11) a partnership with software company SAP on artificial intelligence solutions for CPG and retail industries focused on supply chain, operations and more. These include […]

PYMNTS asked industry executives across the payments and digital commerce landscape to give us their take on the pivotal shifts, technological advancements and strategies that have shaped business in 2023. Their responses show critical trendlines to watch in the new year. Amir Wain, CEO of i2c, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) should be combined with […]

Rent the Runway, a fashion rental company, has undergone adjustments, including a 10% reduction in its corporate workforce. However, the question arises: Is this indicative of a struggling company, or is it merely a recalibration? Apparel subscriptions, known for their high loyalty, have been reported to be the most steadfast. The company has said it […]

People are getting more used to logging into their favorite apps on their smartphones using facial recognition or their fingerprints. This includes using Apple Pay, Google Pay and other payment platforms for their online purchases. Nearly half of online shoppers in the U.S. use some type of biometric authentication method for purchasing online, and around […]

Commerzbank and Global Payments teamed to offer digital payment solutions to German small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The companies have joined to form Commerz Globalpay GmbH, which is due to launch in the first half of this year and offer merchants a suite of omnichannel payment and software solutions, Commerzbank said in a news release […]

American regulators have approved bitcoin exchange-traded funds in a victory for the cryptocurrency sector. The Wednesday (Jan. 10) announcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) came after years of opposition to the idea of an ETF that invests in bitcoin. The approval was heralded by figures throughout the cryptocurrency sector, including Sui Chung, CEO of Kraken-owned CF Benchmarks. “A […]

A recent EY survey of 1,200 global CEOs reveals that while executives are investing in AI strategies, they face significant challenges in both formulating and operationalizing these plans. More than two-thirds of CEOs recognize the urgent need to act on generative AI, but many feel hindered by uncertainties in this area — partly due to […]

Google is reportedly laying off hundreds of workers in its ongoing cost-cutting campaign. The tech giant plans to cut positions in its voice assistant business, as well as hundreds more among the hardware team behind its Pixel, Nest and Fitbit products, Reuters reported Wednesday (Jan. 10).  Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman will also […]

Many eCommerce merchants fail to connect the dots between fraud detection and failed payments. In fact, just one-third of merchants employ mechanisms that detect potential fraud as the cause of failed payments. This heightens the risk of lost sales and signifies a missed opportunity for improving payment success rates. Securely processing transactions is growing increasingly […]