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Walmart Bets on Healthcare as Amazon Swings Hard at Grocery
January 29, 2026

Amazon and Walmart are battling on two of the largest, most habitual spending categories in the U.S. economy: grocery and healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Home Depot Cuts 800 Jobs in Technology Organization and Other Corporate Teams
January 28, 2026

Home Depot is cutting 800 roles in its technology organization and other corporate teams, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 28), citing a company spokesperson. 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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Allbirds to Close Full-Price Stores in US and Devote Resources to eCommerce
January 28, 2026

Global lifestyle footwear brand Allbirds will close its remaining full-price stores in the United States by the end of February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Amazon Shutters Go and Fresh Stores as Whole Foods Expands
January 27, 2026

Amazon is closing its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores while adding more same-day grocery delivery services. 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...

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Instacart and Allegiance Expand Retail Media Partnership
January 27, 2026

Instacart has expanded its partnership with retailer-owned co-op Allegiance Retail Services. 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 this form,...

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Nike to Cut 775 Distribution Center Jobs While Increasing Use of Automation
January 26, 2026

Nike plans to cut 775 employees, primarily from its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, as it accelerates its use of automation at those centers, CNBC reported Monday (Jan. 26), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Luxury Sector Turns to Wealthy Americans to Boost Business
January 25, 2026

Luxury goods makers are reportedly hoping wealthy American shoppers can buoy their business in 2026. 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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Retail Openings Projected to Increase in 2026 After Slow 2025
January 25, 2026

When it comes to retail store openings, 2026 could be a mixed bag. 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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Amazon Broadens AI Reach as Walmart Refocuses Its Retail Engine
January 22, 2026

The modern storefront is no longer a place; it’s a moment. Major retail leaders haven’t waited for shoppers to come knocking on their brick-and-mortar doors for over a decade, and as the headlines this week from Amazon and Walmart reveal, the lines between commerce and...