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How Self-Service Technology Is Helping Physical Retail Take Back Sales
February 26, 2025

The brick-and-mortar retail model is in flux. 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, you agree...

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Restaurant Association: Tariffs Could Cost Industry $12 Billion
February 25, 2025

The restaurant industry has urged the White House to avoid tariffs on food and beverages. 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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Joann to Shutter All Outlets
February 24, 2025

Bankrupt craft retailer Joann will be closing all its stores, backtracking on a previous plan to keep some locations open. 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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Simon-Shopify Partnership Adds Color to Physical Retail
February 24, 2025

As eCommerce brands continue to thrive in a digital-first world, many are facing the challenge of bridging the gap between online success and physical retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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An Ode to Malls as Gen Z Craves IRL Experiences
February 22, 2025

“The currency of now” takes on a decidedly different form in this poem about the mall’s resurgence. It celebrates the brick-and-mortar comeback fueled by Gen Z’s desire for IRL (in real life) connections and the evolving role of physical space in a digitally-driven world. Join...

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Walmart and Amazon Expand AI Investments to Boost Efficiency
February 21, 2025

Walmart and Amazon are doubling down on AI investments to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences and fuel business growth, with both companies making significant strides in expanding their AI capabilities across multiple divisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Tariff Storm Clouds Loom Over Walmart’s Low-Price Empire
February 20, 2025

As Walmart navigates a shifting trade landscape, the specter of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration is casting a shadow over the retail giant’s hallmark promise: everyday low prices. With President Donald Trump threatening sweeping levies on imports from China, Mexico, Canada and India,...

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Self-Serve Retail Rises on ‘Smart Commerce’ Technology
February 20, 2025

Self-serve commerce has come a long way since the concept was introduced almost 40 years ago by a company called CheckRobot. Developers back then were years away from being able to leverage the modern Internet and still decades away from artificial intelligence (AI), but the...

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Neiman Marcus to Close One Dallas Location, Renovate Another
February 19, 2025

A Neiman Marcus store in downtown Dallas is reportedly set to close on March 31 after owner Saks Global received a notice from the landlord to terminate the occupancy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...