Retail
Allbirds and the Reality Check Facing Direct-to-Consumer Brands
January 29, 2026

At a high level, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model arrived with the promise to eliminate intermediaries, speak directly to customers, and use digital channels to deliver lower prices, tighter feedback loops and cleaner brand narratives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Technology
SAP Stock Sees Biggest Drop Since 2020 Over Cloud Concerns
January 29, 2026

Shares in German tech giant SAP have reportedly seen their largest one-day loss since 2020. 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,...

Loyalty & Rewards
Starbucks Brings Back Tiered Rewards Program
January 29, 2026

Starbucks is preparing to launch an updated version of its loyalty rewards 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...

Technology
Oracle Stock Drops by More Than Half Amid AI Concerns
January 29, 2026

Shares in technology company Oracle have fallen by more than 50% from last year’s record. 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,...

Earnings
Paytm Rebounds From Regulatory Ruckus With Sales Up 20%
January 29, 2026

India’s Paytm is reportedly seeing a string of profitable quarters following some high-profile regulatory issues. 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,...

Partnerships
Apple Acquires Israeli Audio AI Startup Q.ai Before Q4 Earnings
January 29, 2026

Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup focused on artificial intelligence technology for audio, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (Jan. 29), as the company prepares to report fiscal fourth-quarter results later Thursday amid growing scrutiny of its AI strategy. Get the Full Story Complete...

Earnings
Samsung Leans on AI Memory Boom to Drive Revenue
January 29, 2026

Samsung reported on Thursday (Jan. 29) its strongest quarter ever in the fourth quarter of 2025, as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related semiconductors and memory products lifted its bottom line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
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...

Taxes
Walmart’s OnePay Teams With april on Free Tax Filing
January 29, 2026

Walmart-backed FinTech OnePay has debuted a feature letting customers file their taxes through its app. 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....