One hundred years ago, the grocery shopper was just trying out the new concept of chain stores like Piggly Wiggly, A&P and King Kullen. She would visit one of these chains with sawdust on the floor and handwritten price tags for items like sirloin steak...
As promotional events like Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week escalate the rivalry between Walmart and Amazon, distinct consumer trends have emerged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
As Starbucks struggles with comparable sales declines, the coffeehouse giant is evidently asking, “Maybe the Pumpkin Spice Latte will fix it?” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Second-quarter earnings reports for Ross Stores, TJX Companies (parent of TJ Maxx) and Target unveiled a mixed bag of results against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and ongoing supply chain disruptions. While the three retailers have carved out their respective niches, they face unique obstacles...
As retailers vie to capture consumer interest, the juxtaposition of Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week underscores the evolving landscape of shopper loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
As school season approaches, prompting parents to shell out hundreds of dollars, retail giants Amazon and Walmart are each vying to be shoppers’ go-to for their scholastic needs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Walmart has teamed with Burger King in its latest effort to boost its subscription program. 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...
The toy business isn’t exactly fun and games these days. Amazon and Walmart have compressed the retail picture. The direct-to-consumer (D2C) business is suffering through post-pandemic growing pains and the kids want to play video games on Xbox or PlayStation. Get the Full Story Complete...
As summer sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week annually draw significant consumer attention, a recent PYMNTS Intelligence report examines key insights into shopper behavior and sales trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
