CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Over Accounts for Gig Economy Drivers
FinTech company Branch said Monday (Dec. 23) that it will defend itself “vigorously” against a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau lawsuit filed against the company and Walmart.
The CFPB sued Bra...
Nordstrom Founding Family Takes Retailer Private in $6 Billion Deal
The Nordstrom family now owns the department store chain bearing their name.
Erik, Pete and Jamie Nordstrom and other members of their family, along with Mexican retailer Puerto de Liverpool, announce...
How AI Reshaped Retail in 2024: 10 Key Developments
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) evolved from theory to practice in the retail industry, changing the way businesses interact with customers, manage operations and develop products. From inventor...
Beyond the Buzzword: Why Really Big Data Still Matters
Big data once topped every corporate wish list, right next to “digital transformation” and “innovation.” While the buzz has faded, the massive data processing revolution continues to reshape i...
Fiserv Acquires Earned Wage Access Firm Payfare
Payments and financial services technology company Fiserv is acquiring earned wage access (EWA) provider Payfare.
“This acquisition complements the embedded finance solutions of Fiserv with card ...
Google Proposes Revision of Search Deals to Address Antitrust Ruling
For many Apple device users, Google is the default choice for browsing the web.
That could change, however, under a plan proposed by Google to address a U.S. antitrust ruling, Reuters reported Monday ...