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Retail
The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
December 27, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, the retail sector remains defined by the intense rivalry between Amazon and Walmart. Over the course of the year, these industry titans fiercely competed for consumer loyalty, market dominance and innovation leadership. Here’s a recap of the major moments...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Weighs For-Profit Move Amid Talks With Microsoft
December 26, 2024

OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a for-profit company and is discussing the details of that transition with major investor Microsoft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Security & Fraud
Digital IDs and Financial Services Collaboration Strengthen Proactive Fraud Prevention
December 26, 2024

As payments become faster, fraudsters hide behind anonymity or concoct identities that seem legitimate, and then scam banks, merchants and individuals out of their money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Boxing Day Gives UK Retailers Little Reason to Celebrate
December 26, 2024

Boxing Day appears to be a muted affair for Great Britain’s merchants and shopping centers. 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,...

Retail
Retail Returns Have Reportedly Jumped 60% Since 2012
December 26, 2024

There’s good news and bad news for online retailers this year. 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...

Regulation
What to Watch as the Debit Interchange Fee Battle Heats Up in 2025
December 26, 2024

Sweeping changes to debit card interchange fees — and the ways debit transactions are facilitated — may come in 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Open Air Mall Vacancies Hit Lowest Level on Record
December 26, 2024

Was the threat of an eCommerce-driven retail real estate apocalypse just a mirage? 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....

Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Smartphones Could Offset a Data Center Downturn
December 26, 2024

If tech investors cool on data centers, could AI-powered smartphones fill the semiconductor industry’s void? 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,...

eCommerce
Mastercard: Holiday Shoppers Chase Value as Online Spending Jumps 6.7%
December 26, 2024

This year, the holiday shopping season belonged to digitally savvy consumers. 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...