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The Grocery Run No Longer Belongs to One Retailer
July 14, 2026

A weekly grocery run seems like the perfect opportunity to fill a shopping cart with everything else a household needs. New data suggests consumers increasingly see it differently. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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The New Storefront Is the AI Conversation
July 09, 2026

Retail is getting a first-principles upgrade at the hands, or lack of them, of artificial intelligence. 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...

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Self-Checkout Rules Could Reshape Store Tech Spending
July 08, 2026

Retailers have treated self-checkout as an operational decision shaped by labor costs, consumer preferences and technology. Rhode Island may be setting a precedent and changing those calculations by making parts of the checkout experience a matter of state law. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Retailers, Platforms Seek Sales-Tax Exemptions to Bolster Resale Market
July 06, 2026

A coalition of global fashion brands and digital marketplaces is mounting a campaign to eliminate sales taxes on secondhand clothing, according to a report June 30 from Retail Brew. The group argues that taxing items at the point of resale constitutes “double taxation,” as the...

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The Weekender: The Star-Spangled Receipt
July 04, 2026

Every July, America gathers around the grill, gazes at the sky and asks the same timeless question. 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...

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Nike Digital Drops 12% as Brands Rebalance D2C and Wholesale
July 02, 2026

The shorthand of direct-to-consumer (D2C) might boil down to selling through a brand’s own website or brick-and-mortar location. But writ large, the model is about controlling the customer relationship. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon and Walmart’s Summer Sale Wars Deliver a Win (With An Asterisk)
July 02, 2026

Retailers found a way to get inflation-weary Americans to buy in June. The question is how much it cost them. 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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Kroger Pays $1.65 Billion for Grocery Chain Giant Eagle
July 01, 2026

Kroger is set to acquire Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. 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...

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Saks Shifts Focus to Luxury as Retailer Exits Bankruptcy
June 28, 2026

Saks Global is reportedly plotting a luxury-focused revival as it emerges from bankruptcy. 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....