The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. 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...
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at...
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered glasses from Google and eyewear retailer Warby Parker will not hit the market until after this year, according to the co-CEO of the glasses retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Dollar General’s same-store sales increased 2.4% and its financial results exceeded internal expectations in the quarter ended May 2, as higher-income consumers came to its stores in search of value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Auto sales reportedly returned to a normal level in May after spiking for two months when consumers sought to make purchases before new tariffs set in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Retailers are reportedly trying to answer questions about tariff-related price increases without mentioning price increases. 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....
The volume of worldwide smartphone shipments in 2025 is expected to be impacted by uncertainty, tariff volatility and a slowdown in consumer spending, market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC) said Thursday (May 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Despite the persistent surge of eCommerce, recent data indicates that physical retail locations continue to play a vital role in consumer purchasing habits, attracting shoppers for distinct reasons and product types that differ significantly from online patterns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
