Five Ways Consumers Are Pumping the Brakes on Spending
We may be witnessing the beginnings of a great pullback in consumer spending.
At least in some areas. As paycheck-to-paycheck living remains a reality for most U.S. consumers, the strategies are mu...
AI Could Put ‘Holy Grail’ of Retail Offers Within Reach
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way companies approach data-driven customer marketing.
The benefits of AI in marketing are substantial, experts say. AI-powered systems offer the potent...
Sam Ash Closes Stores as Hobbyist Shoppers Turn to Amazon
As Amazon gains share in hobby retail categories, specialty retailers such as Sam Ash are taking a hit. The music retailer announced Thursday (May 2) that it is closing all its stores.
“It is ...
India Proposes CBDC That Can Function Offline
India’s central bank wants its digital currency to be available without internet access.
“One of the key features of cash is that it works offline,” Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shakt...
Data Security Is Top Priority as Payments Enter Zettabyte Era
You’ve probably heard it before, but data is undoubtedly the oil of the 21st century.
And, just like oil, any data breaches or the equivalent “spills” of consumer information can be damaging to ...
Report: Microsoft Working on ‘Far Larger’ In-House AI Model
Microsoft is reportedly working on a new, in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model that is “far larger” than the other open source models it has trained.
The new model, MAI-1, is expected t...