PYMNTS Intelligence

Dollar General Looks to In-Store Experiences to Attract Consumers
Dollar General Looks to In-Store Experiences to Attract Consumers
September 16, 2024  |  Retail

Dollar General’s second-quarter results show the impact of inflation on its primary customer base, and the retailer is doubling-down on in-store experiences to attract shoppers....

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4 Things the B2B CMO Needs to Know About AI
4 Things the B2B CMO Needs to Know About AI
September 16, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Last week (Sept. 12), OpenAI introduced its new “o1” model series with enhanced reasoning capabilities. But do the new reasoning capabilities of commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) systems...

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

The surge in digital banking has redefined the financial services landscape, appealing particularly to tech-savvy younger generations. As digital transactions and mobile apps become commonplace,...

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New Data: Embedded Lending Favored by India’s 473M Consumer Class Economy
New Data: Embedded Lending Favored by India’s 473M Consumer Class Economy
September 16, 2024  |  SMBs

Embedded lending offers convenient, streamlined access to financing for specific expenses from within merchant, business and other platforms. This proves impactful for individuals and microbusinesses...

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85% Of Gen Z Prefers Digital Payments to Cash
85% Of Gen Z Prefers Digital Payments to Cash
September 13, 2024  |  Digital Payments

The financial sector is at a pivotal moment, driven by a shift in consumer preferences and technological advancements. A PYMNTS Intelligence report “Tapping Into the...

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57% of Americans Trust Financial Institutions to Protect Their Data
57% of Americans Trust Financial Institutions to Protect Their Data
September 12, 2024  |  Banking

Open banking, which allows third-party providers to access banking data through secure application programming interfaces (APIs), has gained momentum globally as a means to enhance...

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Cross-Border Payments Cost Could Be Cut by Blockchain, If It Can Only Solve the Scale Problem
Cross-Border Payments Cost Could Be Cut by Blockchain, If It Can Only Solve the Scale...
September 11, 2024  |  Blockchain

Cross-border payments suffer from inefficiencies such as high fees, slow settlement times and poor transparency, making international transactions costly and cumbersome. Blockchain technology offers transformative...

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22% of US Small Businesses Struggle to Pay Bills Due to Cash Flow
22% of US Small Businesses Struggle to Pay Bills Due to Cash Flow
September 10, 2024  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often find themselves in a constant struggle to manage cash flow, focusing more on survival than growth. Many SMBs use...

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68% of Businesses Plan to Add Instant Payments Within 2 Years
68% of Businesses Plan to Add Instant Payments Within 2 Years
September 09, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Instant payments have captivated businesses and consumers with the promise of a more agile financial ecosystem. Despite widespread enthusiasm, however, the transition from traditional payment...

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