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July 14, 2023
Report: Amazon Shoppers 20% More Likely to Know Site’s Digital...

Walmart may be learning the hard way that having the most sought-after digital features barely matters if customers do not know they exist. PYMNTS’ research highlights that Walmart customers are...


July 13, 2023
Threatened UPS Strike Could Cost US Economy Billions

A looming strike at United Parcel Service (UPS) could have a sharp economic impact. A strike could cost over $7 billion in losses for just one 10-day work stoppage, Reuters reported Thursday (July...


July 13, 2023
Instacart Teams With Industrious on Same-Day Delivery at Coworking Spaces

Capitalizing on shifts in how consumers work, Instacart is going after the coworking spaces market with its latest partnership, seizing on businesses’ desire to draw consumers back into physical workplaces. The grocery...


July 13, 2023
TikTok Takes on Spotify With Music Subscription in Brazil and...

TikTok is reportedly making a play for consumers’ music streaming spending with a new subscription platform. The video platform has launched a “TikTok Music” streaming service in Brazil and Indonesia, which...


July 13, 2023
Small Businesses Drive Amazon’s Prime Day New Record 

Small businesses made this year’s Prime Day event the largest ever, contributing to more than 375 million items sold, even outpacing Amazon’s own retail business. Before Amazon’s 2023 Prime Day...


July 13, 2023
Amazon’s Prime Day Sets Record With 375 Million Items Sold

Amazon’s Prime Day set records this year, with shoppers purchasing over 375 million items worldwide in two days. That marked a 25% increase from the 300 million items sold last...


July 13, 2023
Retailers Find It’s Expensive to Be Like Amazon

Retailers are recognizing that offering free shipping may not be sustainable in the long run. However, rather than eliminating it, they are raising the criteria for customers to qualify for...


July 13, 2023
Automobile Claims Process Gets Digital Makeover With Cues From Amazon...

The auto claims process is changing as manual steps and paper-based interactions are shifting to mobile and digital channels. CCC Intelligent Solutions Vice President Kelli Svymbersky and The Hanover Insurance Group Assistant Vice President of...


July 12, 2023
CVS Caremark and GoodRx Team Up to Lower Prescription Costs

CVS Caremark and GoodRx have announced the upcoming launch of a program to help members pay lower out-of-pocket prices on generic medications at the pharmacy counter. The new Caremark Cost Saver program offers automatic...


Walmart Vs. Amazon Whole Paycheck: Battle For The Digital-First Consumer
Amazon, Walmart Gain Q3 eCommerce Sales, But Lose Share of Total Spend  Spoiler alert: This edition of the Whole Paycheck Tracker report, the exclusive PYMNTS data dive on the claim Amazon and Walmart make on their share of the U.S. consumer’s whole paycheck, does not contain the customary exponential increases associated with these two retailers.
The Battle for Consumer Retail Spend: Amazon Versus Walmart Q2 2022: The Discretionary Spend Play
Amazon’s Lead in Consumer Discretionary Spend Remains Unchallenged  In the clash of the retail titans, Walmart leads in grocery and personal care spend, but Amazon dominates in clothing, furniture, appliances and hobbies, the Q2 2022 edition of "The Battle For Consumer Retail Spend: Amazon Versus Walmart" found, while also exploring ways consumers stand to gain from the rivalry.