Cloud-Computing Providers See Generative AI as Business Driver
Cloud-Computing Providers See Generative AI as Business Driver
March 27, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The three largest cloud-computing providers reportedly see generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a business driver. Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google have been putting the technology...

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Consumer Pullback Threatens Paycheck-to-Paycheck Gig Economy Lifelines
Consumer Pullback Threatens Paycheck-to-Paycheck Gig Economy Lifelines
March 27, 2023  |  Gig Economy

Tips and informal, ad hoc work are the mainstays of the gig economy. PYMNTS’ latest report on paycheck-to-paycheck consumers, done in collaboration with LendingClub, found that,...

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Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
March 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Panera is eCommerce-ifying its stores, leveraging digital to personalize the in-person experience. In an interview with PYMNTS, George Hanson, senior vice president and chief digital officer...

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SBA Will Expand Nation’s Women Business Centers Network
SBA Will Expand Nation’s Women Business Centers Network
March 27, 2023  |  SMBs

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is pledging more support to female entrepreneurs. President Joe Biden is set to announce the expansion of the SBA’s network...

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Doubts Over Apple Goggles Echo Concerns for Meta and Google AR/VR Headgear Demand
Doubts Over Apple Goggles Echo Concerns for Meta and Google AR/VR Headgear Demand
March 27, 2023  |  Technology

Despite years of hype and billions in research and development, people still have difficulty seeing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) goggles as a...

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Are Celebrity Brands Out of Style for Retailers? 
Are Celebrity Brands Out of Style for Retailers? 
March 27, 2023  |  Retail

Last week, Adidas and Beyoncé’s Ivy Park ended their relationship. The news followed reports of a 50% drop in revenue that emerged in February. Despite...

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Recommerce Heats Up as Consumers Feel Inflation’s Pinch
Recommerce Heats Up as Consumers Feel Inflation’s Pinch
March 27, 2023  |  Retail

Ongoing inflation has led to a boom in sales for luxury resale platforms. It has also made consumers more likely to haggle over prices to get the...

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Pinterest Adds Shopping Features to Collage-Making App Shuffles
Pinterest Adds Shopping Features to Collage-Making App Shuffles
March 27, 2023  |  Retail

Pinterest is adding shopping capabilities to Shuffles, its standalone, collage-making app. With this addition, users will be able to tap each image used in a...

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Retailers Try on AR to Get More Consumers to Buy
Retailers Try on AR to Get More Consumers to Buy
March 27, 2023  |  Retail

As brands and retailers look to convert more customers, they’re also looking to increase customer confidence during checkout to keep returns down, especially as shipping...

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