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Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer

March 04, 2026
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Target Looks to Build Sales Momentum Through AI-Driven Personalization
Earnings // March 03, 2026

Gains in eCommerce, same-day delivery expansion and stepped-up artificial intelligence personalization framed Target’s fourth quarter as an inflection point, even as overall comparable sales remained negative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud
Retail // March 03, 2026

Retailers are facing a new and more sophisticated form of return fraud, one in which artificial intelligence is being used against them. Shoppers are submitting AI-generated images of damaged or incorrect products to claim refunds on merchandise they received in good condition, and the practice...

Best Buy Bets on AI as Consumers Avoid Big-Ticket Items
Earnings // 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 all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Walgreens Brings Hybrid Pharmacy Program to 6 States
Retail // March 02, 2026

Walgreens has debuted what it calls the country’s first “hybrid pharmacy” program. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 earn repeat trips and durable customer habits. That’s why recent consumer-tracking data showing Walmart’s grocery penetration at a record 72% of U.S. households lands as […]

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...

Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase

February 24, 2026
The smartphone is no longer just a shopping tool. It has become the storefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
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 all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Walgreens Brings Hybrid Pharmacy Program to 6 States

March 02, 2026
Walgreens has debuted what it calls the country’s first “hybrid pharmacy” program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Off-Price Retailer TJX Accelerates Brick-and-Mortar Expansion Plan

February 27, 2026
The TJX Companies plans to add 146 net new stores during its fiscal year 2027, which ends Jan. 31, 2027, increasing its store count by about 3%. Get the Full Story...

Lowe’s Deploys Digital Tools to Power Growing B2B Sales

February 25, 2026
Home improvement company Lowe’s saw growth in its Pro, online and Home Services businesses in the fourth quarter while the do-it-yourself business remained muted. Get the Full Story Complete the...