Auto retailer Sonic Automotive, Inc. on Tuesday (Aug. 17) opened an EchoPark Automotive outpost in Las Vegas, continuing the expansion of the brand across the U.S. EchoPark customers can shop in person or pick up their cars at the new Las Vegas area location after...
The Home Depot said its customer transactions fell roughly 6 percent last quarter, but average spending rose 11 percent when consumers did shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
A month of rising COVID-19 case counts coupled with a surge in mask mandates and vaccine requirements took the steam out of a nascent shopping recovery as July retail sales tumbled 1.1 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Albertsons is getting a digital makeover. The grocery giant announced on Monday (Aug. 16) that it is overhauling its digital offerings with a new app, a new loyalty program and a new eGrocery subscription service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Biden’s food stamp refresh spells good news for major online grocers, while Albertsons wages war against these category leaders. Plus, Lunchbox CEO Nabeel Alamgir talks making third-party marketplaces work in restaurants’ favor. Get the Full Story Complete the...
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...
