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Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia Faces Growth Slowdown Despite Strong Q2 AI Demand
August 29, 2024

Nvidia’s latest earnings report released Wednesday (Aug. 28) revealed a paradox: record-breaking revenue fueled by artificial intelligence chip demand, yet a deceleration in growth that left investors jittery. The company’s performance, particularly in its data center segment, which includes AI-focused products, remained strong in the...

Artificial Intelligence
California AI Safety Bill Gets Legislature’s Approval
August 29, 2024

California lawmakers passed an artificial intelligence safety bill despite industry opposition. The bill needs one more process vote before it heads to Gov. Gavin Newsome, who has until the end of September to either sign the legislation into law or veto it, Reuters reported Wednesday...

Payments Innovation
Trustly CRO Says Pay-by-Bank Solutions Benefit From Regulation and Shifting Consumer Preferences
August 29, 2024

Within an open banking environment, advances like pay by bank are transforming money movement. At its core, pay by bank allows consumers to make payments directly from their bank accounts, bypassing traditional intermediaries such as credit card networks, Trustly Chief Revenue Officer Frederick Crosby told...

Retail
Report: Big Lots Seeking Investors and Considering Bankruptcy
August 28, 2024

Big Lots is reportedly considering bankruptcy amid continued declines in sales. The off-price home goods retailer received a loan earlier this year to help it navigate a liquidity crunch and is now seeking investors in an attempt to avoid bankruptcy, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Aug. 28), citing...

Retail
Davidoff’s Digital Makeover Aims to Elevate the Luxury Cigar Brand’s Consumer Experience
August 28, 2024

Oettinger Davidoff AG, an independently owned, Swiss luxury goods company that specializes in tobacco products and accessories, recently updated its Davidoff of Geneva digital storefront to better showcase its commitment to quality and customer experience. This week that storefront design earned the company notable recognition. BigCommerce,...

Retail
Foot Locker’s Strategic Overhaul Shows Early Success in Q2
August 28, 2024

In a pivotal moment for Foot Locker, the company’s second-quarter results point to the early success of its ambitious Lace Up Plan, which comprises initiatives to enhance its digital business, store experience, loyalty programs and brand building. With a 2.6% increase in comparable sales, surpassing...

CFPB
CFPB Seeks Developers’ Comments on Apple’s Rules on Tap-to-Pay Access
August 28, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on Apple’s recently announced rules governing how financial companies and app developers offer tap-to-pay functionality on its devices. “The CFPB is working to better understand further details about Apple’s announcement to determine whether it is a meaningful...

Payment Methods
Sephora Offers Paze Online Checkout to Loyalty Members
August 28, 2024

Early Warning Services has made its Paze online checkout available to Sephora’s loyalty program members. The checkout option — offered by participating banks and credit unions — is now available to members of Sephora’s Beauty Insider Loyalty program, Early Warning Services (EWS) said in a...

Cross-border Payments
Stripe’s Cross-Border Payments Volume in Asia Grows 30%
August 28, 2024

Stripe saw its cross-border payments volume in Asia increase by over 30% last year. The payments company offered the update as part of Stripe Tour Singapore, its annual product showcase for the region, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 28) press release. “Building on that momentum,...