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Holiday Online Retail Sales Jump 6.3% Amid ‘Deliberate’ Spending
December 26, 2023

American consumers upped their holiday spending this year, doing a lot of that spending online. 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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LTK Says Everybody Wants to Become a Creator, but Is That a Good Thing?
December 26, 2023

The urge to play “creator” has spread like wildfire through our culture. 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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Creating a White Christmas, Even When Mother Nature Plays Scrooge
December 23, 2023

Dreaming of a white Christmas this year? Sadly for those who are, it seems that most U.S. citizens won’t get their snow-filled wish. 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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Retailers Offer Fewer Discounts as Consumers Seek Last-Minute Gifts
December 22, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, last-minute shoppers are reportedly finding that major retailers are offering smaller discounts and fewer markdowns on their products. 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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This Week: Amazon’s Prime Time Play; Walmart’s Bag Now, Pay Later Scheme
December 22, 2023

In a bold play to score big in the sports content arena, Amazon is rumored to be eyeing an investment in Diamond Sports Group, aiming to become the MVP of regional sports programming. Meanwhile, in the retail financing league, Walmart has extended its partnership with...

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BNPL and Digital Wallets High Priority for PayFacs and Marketplaces
December 22, 2023

Embedded payments can open the door to monetizing new revenue streams, deepening customer engagement and growing new lines of business. However, retail marketplaces, payment facilitators (PayFacs), and independent software vendors (ISVs) must navigate heightened economic uncertainty and complex regulatory and compliance requirements in their quest...

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Foodservice Automation Ushers in the Vending Machines of the Future
December 21, 2023

Throughout 2023, the automation of food preparation, production and service has been increasingly enabling the creation of more kinds of vending machine experiences, with pies being the latest food to get the robotic treatment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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AMC Theatres Launches Its Own Brand of Candies
December 20, 2023

Moviegoers can now buy AMC-branded candies at concession stands in the company’s theaters. 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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Tonal Looks to Pick up Lululemon’s Broken Mirror Pieces With Trade-in Program
December 19, 2023

When Lululemon bought Mirror in 2020, it was a move to expand beyond selling clothes and tap into the growing trend of working out at home. The Mirror device, an interactive mirror that provides different workout classes and personalized exercises, fit well with Lululemon’s focus...