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Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?

Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
September 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to...

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Headless Commerce Will Power the Heart of Future Online Experiences 
Headless Commerce Will Power the Heart of Future Online Experiences 
September 16, 2024  |  eCommerce

The digital commerce landscape is far from static. Within it, a new paradigm known as “headless commerce” is gaining significant traction. Get the Full Story...

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Consolidation Trend Puts Bank-FinTech Partnerships in New Light
Consolidation Trend Puts Bank-FinTech Partnerships in New Light
September 16, 2024  |  Partnerships

Good things tend to consolidate as the cream rises to the top. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Brazil Leads Mobile-First Economies Embracing Digital Verification
Brazil Leads Mobile-First Economies Embracing Digital Verification
September 16, 2024  |  Digital Identity

Emerging markets like Brazil and India are no longer just emerging. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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60% of Millennials Primarily Use Mobile Banking Apps
60% of Millennials Primarily Use Mobile Banking Apps
September 16, 2024  |  Banking

The surge in digital banking has redefined the financial services landscape, appealing particularly to tech-savvy younger generations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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CE 100 Index Rallies 3.8% as ‘Live’ Segment Outperforms the Market
CE 100 Index Rallies 3.8% as ‘Live’ Segment Outperforms the Market
September 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The banks fizzled this past week, marking the lone swath of red — measured in terms of declining stock prices — in the latest weekly...

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Can AI Really Think? OpenAI’s New Model Sparks Fresh Debate
Can AI Really Think? OpenAI’s New Model Sparks Fresh Debate
September 13, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s new “Strawberry” AI model is winning praise from industry observers who praise its reasoning capabilities but note limitations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
September 13, 2024  |  Economy

There was a slight improvement in consumer sentiment this month, as inflation’s heady pace ticked lower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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