In today’s top retail news, Walmart is pushing ahead with its digital currency and cryptocurrency ambitions, and Walgreens has launched a new branded credit card that rewards consumers for healthy living choices. Also, some shopping malls are looking at what to do with an increasing...
The Biden administration’s confirmed increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) could be good news for Walmart, which has already been seeing strong grocery sales in recent months. It could be even better news for Amazon, which can draw more...
As vaccination rates increase, socialization outside the home resumes and consumers work on their back-to-school shopping lists, experts have pointed to the shopping mall as a place that is distinctly benefitting from consumer demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Beauty brand incubator Bespoke Beauty Brands will debut a new skincare brand for men on Friday (Aug. 20). 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...
Hyatt Hotels Corp. said Monday (Aug. 16) it plans to acquire luxury resort-management services, travel and hospitality company Apple Leisure Group (ALG) from affiliates of KKR and KSL Capital Partners LLC for $2.7 billion in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
After over 18 months of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are more aware than ever that “healthcare” goes beyond just an annual doctor’s appointment — as total wellness is an important element of the health of consumers both physically and financially. Get the Full...
Would Ichabod Crane be celebrating the early appearance of anything pumpkin-related? Doubtful. Fiction’s favorite Cucurbitophobic fellow found pumpkins off-putting after his “Sleepy Hollow” ordeal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
In today’s top retail news, Neiman Marcus’ new strategy has some experts bullish about the brand’s prospects post-bankruptcy, while auction houses and art dealerships are figuring out how to deliver a seamless digital experience for consumers. Also, eCommerce platform Wish warns investors it may not...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Giant Eagle becomes the first grocery chain in the country to accept PayPal and Venmo payments, while cities across the country begin mandating vaccinations for indoor dining. Plus, Ken Venturi, CEO of prepared foods brand Martha Stewart Kitchen,...
