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Consumer Discretionary Brands Face Steepest Earnings Slump Since 2020

March 06, 2026
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eCommerce a Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
Retail // March 06, 2026

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Amazon, Walmart Shift Retail Competition From Price to Technology
Retail // March 06, 2026

Retail used to compete primarily on assortment, price and convenience. Increasingly, it competes on infrastructure and positioning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Splitit and Google Prepare Installment Payments for AI Shopping Agents
Artificial Intelligence // March 05, 2026

Splitit aims to make flexible payment options part of agentic commerce through its support of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Kroger’s New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales
Earnings // March 05, 2026

Kroger’s new CEO Greg Foran is signaling a shift in strategy toward sharper pricing and stronger digital engagement as the grocery giant looks to accelerate sales growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amazon, Walmart Shift Retail Competition From Price to Technology

March 06, 2026
Retail used to compete primarily on assortment, price and convenience. Increasingly, it competes on infrastructure and positioning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Grocery Battle Shifts to Loyalty as Walmart Dominates and Amazon Expands Digital

February 27, 2026
When it comes to the Amazon-Walmart competition, grocery has become a key battleground. Why? It’s the closest thing U.S. retail has to a weekly subscription. Win the cart, and you...

AI Agents Start Shopping and Payments Firms Adapt

February 26, 2026
Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With FIS’ Mladen Vladic Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value

February 26, 2026
Financial stress is no longer just shaping what Americans buy. It is reshaping how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumer Discretionary Brands Face Steepest Earnings Slump Since 2020

March 06, 2026
Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Splitit and Google Prepare Installment Payments for AI Shopping Agents

March 05, 2026
Splitit aims to make flexible payment options part of agentic commerce through its support of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Kroger’s New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales

March 05, 2026
Kroger’s new CEO Greg Foran is signaling a shift in strategy toward sharper pricing and stronger digital engagement as the grocery giant looks to accelerate sales growth. Get the Full...

Best Buy Bets on AI as Consumers Avoid Big-Ticket Items

March 03, 2026
Best Buy is focused on digital innovation as shoppers continue to show caution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...