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Retail
Amazon vs Walmart Weekly: Courting Buyers, Sellers, Viewers, Bankers
September 16, 2022

Beyond the seasonal rush to ramp up for the holidays, on top of the perennial “Best Toys” campaigns, the nation’s top two retailers found themselves engaged in a different tactical tussle this week, as Amazon and Walmart each rolled out a raft of new features...

Delivery
DoorDash Expands Nonfood Partners in Same-Day Delivery Push
September 16, 2022

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Retail
FedEx Cutbacks Could Boost Amazon Fulfillment, Seller Initiatives
September 16, 2022

Amazon’s logistics and other efforts are reportedly contributing to FedEx’s declining package volume and lower-than-expected revenue reported for the most recent quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Instacart Faces Fresh Competition in Expanding Smart Cart Sector
September 16, 2022

The battle for smart cart primacy is rolling ahead full steam as segment leader Instacart is challenged by new players looking to break its dominance of the massive omnichannel grocery category. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
BJ’s Wholesale, Rivals Chase Trade-Down Consumer Trend via SNAP EBT
September 16, 2022

Aiming to offer its members flexibility and convenience, membership warehouse club operator BJ’s Wholesale Club has begun accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments when members check out on BJs.com or the company’s mobile app. Get the Full Story Complete the...

eCommerce
Zenni Optical’s Secret to Moving More Prescription Eyeglass Orders Online
September 16, 2022

If you just scanned headlines or social media posts, it’d be easy to think that the digital transformation was halfway done shifting our entire lives online. But truth be told, many verticals and industries have barely scratched the surface, leaving plenty more to be done...

Faster Payments
36% of Consumers Say Instant Disbursements Boost Loyalty
September 15, 2022

Instant disbursements whether from government or private entities are increasingly popular with consumers when offered and have a major impact on consumer perceptions of senders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Delivery
FedEx Closes Stores and Grounds Planes as eCommerce Volume Falls
September 15, 2022

FedEx is closing offices and parking aircrafts to deal with revenue for the first fiscal quarter, which was below expectations due to declining package volumes moving around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Regulation
Biden Increases Screening of Foreign Investment for Security Risks
September 15, 2022

The Biden administration is ordering the Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS) to add more scrutiny on deals that might give China access to critical tech or that could put personal data at risk, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the...