Priceline Aims to Offer ‘Personal Concierge’ via Google AI
Priceline Aims to Offer ‘Personal Concierge’ via Google AI
June 06, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Online travel agency Priceline has teamed with Google to offer AI-powered services. As the companies said in a Tuesday (June 6) news release, the partnership with let Priceline’s customers...

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Report: Apple Acquires AR Headset Maker Mira
Report: Apple Acquires AR Headset Maker Mira
June 06, 2023  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly acquired augmented reality (AR) headset maker Mira. The tech company retained at least 11 employees from the acquired firm, The Verge reported Tuesday (June 6), citing...

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FTC Returned $392 Million to Consumers After Law Enforcement Actions
FTC Returned $392 Million to Consumers After Law Enforcement Actions
June 06, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) returned $392 million to consumers in 2022 after recovering the money in law enforcement actions. About $248 million of those refunds came from cases...

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FIGS CFO Offers Advice on Navigating Volatile Times: Manage What You Can Control
FIGS CFO Offers Advice on Navigating Volatile Times: Manage What You Can Control
June 06, 2023  |  CFO

Amid today’s hostile macroclimate, the CFO role has taken on increased importance. Daniella Turenshine, chief financial officer at direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand FIGS,...

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New AI Tools Mean Finance Teams Can Fine-Tune Company Engine
New AI Tools Mean Finance Teams Can Fine-Tune Company Engine
June 06, 2023  |  B2B Payments

The path to the chief financial officer seat is getting wider as the role’s responsibilities transform. Given the growing accountant shortage, this is a good thing, but it...

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Despite eCommerce Push, 87% of Grocery Transactions Occur in Stores
Despite eCommerce Push, 87% of Grocery Transactions Occur in Stores
June 06, 2023  |  Retail

For all grocers’ efforts, their shoppers continue to favor brick-and-mortar channels by a huge margin, new PYMNTS research finds. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’...

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Customers Still Tip for Restaurant Meals — or Don’t Eat Out at All
Customers Still Tip for Restaurant Meals — or Don’t Eat Out at All
June 06, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers may be pressured to reduce tips in this tight economic environment, but data shows they overwhelmingly do not skip tipping, regardless of age, income...

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Cracker Barrel Sees Inflation-Concerned Consumers Pulling Back on Full-Service Restaurants
Cracker Barrel Sees Inflation-Concerned Consumers Pulling Back on Full-Service Restaurants
June 06, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

As restaurant inflation rises, Cracker Barrel is seeing consumers dining out less frequently, even as they order as much as ever each visit. The Tennessee-based...

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Flexport Completes Shopify Logistics Acquisition for Last-Mile Delivery
Flexport Completes Shopify Logistics Acquisition for Last-Mile Delivery
June 06, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Global logistics company Flexport has acquired Shopify Logistics, adding eCommerce fulfillment, B2B distribution and last-mile delivery to the company’s portfolio of services. The deal made Flexport...

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