PYMNTS News

Will NJ Cap on Credit Card Surcharges Set Template for Other States?
Will NJ Cap on Credit Card Surcharges Set Template for Other States?
July 25, 2023  |  Credit Cards

State by state, depending on where one looks, merchants’ ability to surcharge may face pressure. To that end, at the end of last month, New...

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Worldpay From FIS Launches Tool to Improve Payment Authorization
Worldpay From FIS Launches Tool to Improve Payment Authorization
July 25, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Worldpay from FIS has unveiled a turnkey solution designed to help merchants improve their payment authorization, streamline costs and approve all legitimate payment transactions. The new Revenue...

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Albertsons Loyalty Growth Continues as Shoppers Seek Deals
Albertsons Loyalty Growth Continues as Shoppers Seek Deals
July 25, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

With inflationary concerns continuing to weigh heavy on consumers’ minds and budgets, Albertsons Companies is seeing loyalty growth by the millions. The grocer, parent company of a...

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TrueLayer Introduces Payment Links to Facilitate Omnichannel Purchases
TrueLayer Introduces Payment Links to Facilitate Omnichannel Purchases
July 25, 2023  |  Payment Methods

TrueLayer has introduced payment links to make getting paid easier and more convenient. Payment links are URLs, buttons or QR codes that enable businesses to accept...

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UK Data Regulator Probes Worldcoin Launch
UK Data Regulator Probes Worldcoin Launch
July 25, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s data regulator is reportedly investigating OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Worldcoin. “We note the launch of Worldcoin in the U.K. and will be...

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New York Magazine Goes From Editorial to eCommerce
New York Magazine Goes From Editorial to eCommerce
July 25, 2023  |  eCommerce

If you know the term “nepo baby,” it might be because of New York Magazine. A cover story by the magazine on the concept went...

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Retailers Embrace Immersive Storytelling to Woo Fickle Consumers
Retailers Embrace Immersive Storytelling to Woo Fickle Consumers
July 25, 2023  |  Retail

U.K. retail sales rose 0.7% in June, building on the modest 0.1% rise in May. But in the U.S., there is concern about tepid consumer...

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Brands Look to AR for a New Face for Shopping
Brands Look to AR for a New Face for Shopping
July 25, 2023  |  Retail

During the pandemic, traditional work environments underwent a transformation into virtual settings, pushing retailers to explore inventive methods to maintain relevance and strong connections with...

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Good News for Starbucks: 56% of Millennials Want Digital Menus
Good News for Starbucks: 56% of Millennials Want Digital Menus
July 25, 2023  |  ResTech

The generations are split when it comes to automation, virtual kitchens and other digital restaurant technology. PYMNTS’ July “Connected Dining” report found millennials and bridge...

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