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Amazon Broadens AI Reach as Walmart Refocuses Its Retail Engine
January 22, 2026

The modern storefront is no longer a place; it’s a moment. Major retail leaders haven’t waited for shoppers to come knocking on their brick-and-mortar doors for over a decade, and as the headlines this week from Amazon and Walmart reveal, the lines between commerce and...

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Dollar General Launches Promotion for Same-Day Delivery Service
January 22, 2026

Dollar General is promoting its same-day delivery service with the offer of one free delivery. 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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Amazon CEO Says Tariffs Bleeding Into Product Prices
January 20, 2026

Amazon’s CEO says White House tariffs have begun showing up in the price of some goods. 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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IKEA Retail Leader Says Customers Want Stability in Prices
January 19, 2026

The chief executive of IKEA’s biggest franchisee is touting the virtues of consistency. 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...

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GameStop to Close 430 US Stores to Help Optimize Retail Footprint
January 16, 2026

GameStop plans to close more than 430 stores across the United States this month, The Verge reported Sunday (Jan. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Amazon and Walmart Swap Scripts as Retail’s Agentic Future Looms
January 15, 2026

The retail landscape is officially closer to 2050 than it is 2000. That is redefining the traditional roles of Amazon and Walmart as both seek to compete, win, and push the boundaries of innovation across retail and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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November Sales Get a Boost as Consumers Turn to Online Retail
January 14, 2026

In the wake of the government shutdown, the delayed November retail sales report that debuted Wednesday (Jan. 14) offers a clear snapshot of how, and where, consumers were spending as the holiday season approached, revealing a familiar but important theme: online channels remained a steady...

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Saks Seeks Bankruptcy Protection and Names New CEO
January 14, 2026

Luxury retail company Saks Global has declared bankruptcy amid mounting debts. 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...

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Saks Global CEO to Exit Company as Bankruptcy Filing Nears
January 13, 2026

Saks Global is reportedly set to make its second leadership transition in two weeks. 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...