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7-Eleven Japan Wrote the Blueprint for Retail’s AI Era
June 01, 2026

Retail innovation is entering a new era that owes a debt to the late Japanese retail executive Toshifumi Suzuki. 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...

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Amazon and Walmart Aren’t Just Competing on Retail Anymore
May 28, 2026

Memorial Day weekend was supposed to provide another read on the resilience of the American consumer. Instead, for Amazon and Walmart, the holiday became a case study in delayed discretionary purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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The Three Things Now Define Retail’s Best Customers
May 26, 2026

Retail has long worked from the straightforward assumption that customers who visit more often and spend more each trip deserve the most attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Fanatics Builds Data Engine to Personalize Sports Commerce
May 21, 2026

A sports fan’s relationship with their team doesn’t stay in the stands. It follows them online, into team stores, onto betting apps and through endless searches for the right jersey at the right moment. For a retailer sitting at the center of that behavior, the...

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Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
May 21, 2026

Kroger is reportedly considering steep price cuts to take on other grocery giants. 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...

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Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
May 20, 2026

Target is keeping watch on consumer sentiment even as the retailer’s sales improve. 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....

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Amazon Turns Alexa Into Its Next Storefront
May 14, 2026

For years, retail’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions revolved around making search smarter. Now, Amazon and Walmart—two of the world’s biggest retailers—are placing very different bets on what comes next. The split says a lot about where commerce may actually be headed. Get the Full Story...

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AI-Powered Surveillance Pricing Facing Bans in 26 States
May 14, 2026

A number of states have moved to ban so-called “surveillance pricing” amid pushback from consumers and advocacy groups. 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...

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Instacart Upgrades Fulfillment and Picking Options for Grocers
May 12, 2026

Instacart has introduced what it calls two major updates to its fulfillment platform. 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...