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Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops
February 05, 2026

Apparel, accessories and cosmetics companies are focusing on higher-income consumers, Reuters reported Thursday (Feb. 5). 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,...

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Walmart Hits $1 Trillion as Amazon Bets on Alexa+ as Super Agent
February 05, 2026

Corporate rivalries are traditionally cast in simple, static terms. 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,...

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Target’s New CEO Says Technology Is a Top Priority
February 04, 2026

Target’s new CEO, Michael Fiddelke, said Wednesday (Feb. 4) during a company town hall event that he aims to improve the retailer’s merchandise, in-store experiences and technology, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walmart Names New CEO as Retail Moves From Shelves to Software
February 03, 2026

The world’s newest trillion-dollar company also has a new CEO. And no, it’s not Disney. 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,...

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PepsiCo Cuts Snack Prices as Affordability Pressures Reshape Grocery Spending
February 03, 2026

PepsiCo is moving to lower prices on some of its best-known snack brands, citing mounting consumer affordability concerns as households head into the NFL’s Super Bowl week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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The Vitamin Shoppe Opens AI-Driven Innovation Store in NYC
January 30, 2026

The Vitamin Shoppe on Wednesday (Jan. 28) opened a new Innovation Store on New York City’s Upper East Side, using artificial intelligence and digital tools to help consumers discover, evaluate and purchase wellness products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Saks Global to Shutter Majority of off-Price Stores in Shift to Luxury Focus
January 29, 2026

Saks Global will wind down the majority of its off-price operations, including most Saks OFF 5TH locations and all Neiman Marcus Last Call stores, Reuters reported Thursday (Jan. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Allbirds and the Reality Check Facing Direct-to-Consumer Brands
January 29, 2026

At a high level, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model arrived with the promise to eliminate intermediaries, speak directly to customers, and use digital channels to deliver lower prices, tighter feedback loops and cleaner brand narratives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walmart Bets on Healthcare as Amazon Swings Hard at Grocery
January 29, 2026

Amazon and Walmart are battling on two of the largest, most habitual spending categories in the U.S. economy: grocery and healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...