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Retail
Toys R Us to Add Flagship Stores and Launch Travel Industry Locations
September 29, 2023

Toys R Us is set to undergo a major expansion. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
To Understand Big Tech’s AIs, Follow Their Data Trails
September 29, 2023

The ability of some of the largest and most valuable businesses in the world to differentiate their generative artificial intelligence (AI) products is inherently limited. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Delivery
NYC May See Surge in Pickup With Food Delivery Wage Increase
September 29, 2023

With mandated increases in delivery drivers’ pay, New York City is likely to see off-premise restaurant customers shift to pickup to avoid steeper fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Save Mart CDO: Grocery Shoppers Demand Access on Aggregators
September 29, 2023

With consumers already loyal to third-party aggregators, grocers are increasingly finding that they need to get on board if they want to reach their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
StockX Steps Up Its Game With an Immersive In-Store Buying Experience 
September 29, 2023

Back in May, PYMNTS reported that Foot Locker was planning to utilize concept stores as experimental venues for exploring localization efforts aimed at establishing stronger customer connections. Today, StockX, the resale marketplace renowned for its substantial online sales of sneakers, apparel and collectibles, is taking...

Retail
Nike and the Travis Kelce Jersey Effect
September 29, 2023

The Sunday (Sept. 24) outing of Taylor Swift to watch Kansas City Chiefs’ standout Travis Kelce on the football field wasn’t just a topic of constant conversation on the internet. It’s even made its way to Nike’s latest earnings call Thursday (Sept. 28).  Get the...

Retail
Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
September 29, 2023

With the holiday season on the horizon, retail behemoths such as Walmart and Amazon are preparing to capture the attention and spending of consumers across the globe. Notably, this festive season will witness Walmart placing a heightened focus on its third-party marketplace.  Get the Full...

Cross Border Commerce
Ripple Says the Global Economy Needs a Global Payment Scheme
September 29, 2023

Transforming the world takes time, even when innovations aim at just one part of it. 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,...

eCommerce
Global Merchants See Sales Boost With Modern Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure
September 29, 2023

The pandemic era ushered in many favorable trends for global eCommerce businesses, but times have changed, says Pranav Sood, EMEA executive GM at payments firm Airwallex, as international merchants grapple with outdated payments infrastructure and solutions that no longer meets their needs. Get the Full...