Новости за 24.02.2024

America’s new “it couple” seems to be single-handedly creating an economic boom for every company they shop at, and whether the two are in it for the long haul or destined to become the next Taylor breakup album, brands are thrilled to reap the benefits while they last. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are dropping […]

Amazon Bedrock has announced that it will add Mistral AI models to its lineup, providing customers with even more options for their generative artificial intelligence (AI) needs.  Mistral AI, an AI startup, will soon introduce its foundation models (FMs) to Amazon Bedrock’s existing roster of FMs, Amazon Bedrock said in a Friday (Feb. 23) press release. The […]

SumUp is reportedly looking to raise 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) from private credit lenders. The U.K. payments company would use the money to refinance existing debt, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 23), citing unnamed sources.  SumUp did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.  The company’s offerings include point-of-sale (POS) card readers, cash advance through a partnership […]

Figure AI, a startup developing human-like robots, is reportedly in the process of raising $675 million in funding, with a pre-money valuation of roughly $2 billion.  Among the investors are Jeff Bezos’ Explore Investments, Microsoft, Nvidia and an Amazon-affiliated fund, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 23), citing unnamed sources.  Other backers include Intel’s venture capital arm, LG Innotek, Samsung’s investment group, Parkway Venture Capital, Align Ventures, ARK Venture […]

As consumers look to installment plans to help them afford the products they want under ongoing budgetary pressures, many are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) to acquire their go-to health and beauty products. By the Numbers For the study “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: What BNPL Needs to Win Wider Adoption,” PYMNTS Intelligence […]

LVMH is making its way to Tinseltown, establishing a foothold in film and television to drive brand visibility and relevance. The luxury giant, owner of Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy, Tiffany & Co., Christian Dior and many others, shared plans for its new venture, 22 Montaigne Entertainment, created in collaboration with media business consultancy Superconnector Studios. […]

When it comes to the venture capital landscape, every year — and strategy — is different. Nearly no other investor segment deals with more reckonings and recalibrations than tech investors — or reaps such sky-high benefits when their big bets pay off. Against the backdrop of the artificial intelligence boom, VCs are starting to creep […]

FinTech platform Xalts has acquired Contour Network from a consortium of global banks. The move is aimed at accelerating digitization in trade and supply chain finance, combining Xalts’ expertise in digital finance applications with Contour’s established network connecting global banks to businesses, Xalts said in a Tuesday (Feb. 20) press release. Contour Network, which was […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the fashion industry, injecting creativity and efficiency into design, streamlining production and making shopping more seamless than ever before. One study estimates that AI innovations could add up to an additional $275 billion in fashion profits over the next three to five years. Naiz Fit, for one, is harnessing the power […]