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July 05, 2023
Mars Acquires Omnichannel Meal Company Amid Rising Demand for Ready-to-Eat

As consumers increasingly seek out quick, simple meal options in stores and online, Mars is getting into the space with its latest acquisition. On Wednesday (July 5), the confectionery giant’s...


July 05, 2023
Biden Student Loan ‘On-Ramp’ Shields Borrowers Who Miss Student Loan...

The White House wants to offer debt relief to student loan borrowers as payments resume. According to an announcement last week by the U.S. Department of Education, the government will set up a...


July 05, 2023
Amazon Ordered To Produce UK, Germany Data In Antitrust Class...

Amazon’s tactics to limit competition have come under fire from the US courts this week, as the company has been ordered to produce sales data from the United Kingdom and...


July 05, 2023
Flipkart Expands Banking Plans With Personal Loans Program

Walmart’s Flipkart is reportedly entering the lending sector as it battles Amazon for India’s consumers. The eCommerce site has begun offering customers personal loans through a partnership with Axis Bank,...


July 05, 2023
ReturnQueen Founders Are on a Mission to Make Returns a...

Returns have long been a cumbersome process for consumers, commonly regarded as a task most of them detest. This intense dislike has gradually permeated through brands and retailers, impacting their...


July 04, 2023
US Tech Giants Accept European Union’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Classification

Europe is making a fierce push to level the digital playing field with new gatekeeper regulations for major tech companies. On Monday, Big Tech giants such as Amazon, Apple, Google,...


July 04, 2023
CFPB’s Rule-Making Agenda Hints Summer May Get Heated for Big...

The grills are hot.  The July Fourth fireworks are primed to sizzle in the night sky. For Big Tech, a long hot summer may give way to … … well,...


July 03, 2023
Flipkart-Owned Ekart Launches B2B Transportation Solutions Across India

Ekart has launched B2B air and surface transportation solutions for businesses in India. The Flipkart Group-owned supply chain network can now move goods throughout India for brands, manufacturers and retailers,...


July 03, 2023
Peeking Under the Hood of AI’s High-Octane Technical Needs

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on a rocket-ship growth trajectory. And like most rocket ships, it is burning a lot of fuel along the way. That’s because AI operations use more...


Walmart Vs. Amazon Whole Paycheck: Battle For The Digital-First Consumer
Amazon, Walmart Gain Q3 eCommerce Sales, But Lose Share of Total Spend  Spoiler alert: This edition of the Whole Paycheck Tracker report, the exclusive PYMNTS data dive on the claim Amazon and Walmart make on their share of the U.S. consumer’s whole paycheck, does not contain the customary exponential increases associated with these two retailers.
The Battle for Consumer Retail Spend: Amazon Versus Walmart Q2 2022: The Discretionary Spend Play
Amazon’s Lead in Consumer Discretionary Spend Remains Unchallenged  In the clash of the retail titans, Walmart leads in grocery and personal care spend, but Amazon dominates in clothing, furniture, appliances and hobbies, the Q2 2022 edition of "The Battle For Consumer Retail Spend: Amazon Versus Walmart" found, while also exploring ways consumers stand to gain from the rivalry.