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June 27, 2023
Amazon-Owned Zoox Begins Operating Driverless Robotaxi in Las Vegas

Zoox announced Tuesday (June 27) that it has been operating its driverless robotaxi in Las Vegas for two weeks. The autonomous car — which has no steering wheel or pedals —...


June 27, 2023
Cart.com Valued at $1.2 Billion Following $60 Million Series C

Cart.com has raised $60 million in a funding round that values the company at $1.2 billion. The commerce and logistics solutions company announced the Series C funding round Tuesday (June 27), saying...


June 27, 2023
Instacart Adds Made-to-Order Features in Effort to Capture More Grocery...

In its ongoing push to capture more of consumers’ grocery (and overall food) spending, Instacart is expanding its capabilities, most recently adding digital customization features for made-to-order items. The online...


June 27, 2023
Why B2B Tech Will Drive the Next Innovation Cycle

The all-encompassing rise of contemporary consumer technology has fundamentally transformed the world.  Innovations like video streaming and social media brought new behavioral expectations around a seamless user experience (UX) and...


June 27, 2023
Inform Act Cracks Down on Organized Retail Theft

A new law aims to tackle organized retail theft and the trade of counterfeit and hazardous items on digital platforms. The Integrity, Notification and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for...


June 27, 2023
Papa John’s Hires Nike Exec as CFO as Restaurants Learn...

Papa John’s is looking to learn from Nike’s omnichannel success with its new C-suite addition, tapping Nike North America’s chief financial officer to take over the same role at the pizza chain...


June 27, 2023
Amazon Gives Merchants Free Business Prime Duo Access

Amazon Business says it wants to give small business owners an easier buying experience. To that end, the retail giant’s B2B procurement store announced Tuesday (June 27) that its Business...


June 27, 2023
Experts on How Payments Automation Can Aid Middle-Market Businesses

With late payments resulting in late fees for 41% of buyers in the past year, companies are making accounts payable automation their top priority to keep up. PYMNTS explores how...


June 26, 2023
UnitedHealth’s Amedisys Deal Come as Home Health and Data Cement...

In healthcare, the latest acquisition brings to mind that old Fred Astaire song lyric: “Won’t you change partners and dance with me?” On Monday, as had been reported here, Amedisys, the home...


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.