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August 31, 2023
Visa Canada Appoints Dan Iwachiw as Head of Products

Visa Canada announced in an email Thursday (Aug. 31) to PYMNTS that Dan Iwachiw is now the vice president and head of Canada Products. An industry veteran with 20+ years in the financial...


August 31, 2023
Amazon-Owned One Medical Says CEO to Leave Later This Year

Amazon-owned One Medical, a national hybrid in-office and virtual primary care organization, will be undergoing a leadership transition as CEO Amir Dan Rubin departs the company later this year. Rubin’s departure was announced...


August 31, 2023
Grocers Tap Contextual Commerce in Bid to Grow Digital Engagement

This week in grocery, Weis Markets and The Fresh Market leverage contextual commerce to drive loyalty and engagement, Dollar General looks to expand its produce selection, and Target expands its...


August 31, 2023
Victoria’s Secret CEO Says Less May Be More for Shoppers

The “less is more” approach seems to be a winning strategy for Victoria’s Secret, as the lingerie retailer showcased a robust August despite a weak quarter. This success was attributed to adjustments...


August 31, 2023
Hollywood Guilds Call on FTC to Investigate Hollywood Mergers

As the strike of the Writers Guild of America West (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild continues to drag on, dozens of union members are finding new paths to advocate...


August 31, 2023
Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities

Gopuff is expanding its advertising business overseas as leading players across the on-demand delivery business increasingly leverage these capabilities to boost their margins. The convenience delivery company announced Thursday (Aug....


August 31, 2023
EVgo and Amazon Partner to Help Drivers Find EV Charging...

EVgo has partnered with Amazon to introduce an Alexa-enabled electric vehicle (EV) charging experience. The collaboration aims to provide EV drivers with a seamless and convenient way to locate and navigate to nearby charging...


August 31, 2023
Google’s Fitbit Faces GDPR Complaints Over Data Transfers

Google’s data and privacy policies have been under scrutiny with its recent acquisition of the popular fitness tracking company Fitbit. Violations of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regime...


August 31, 2023
KnitWell Group Brings Together Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots

Three brands in the specialty apparel retail industry have been brought together in the KnitWell Group, a new holding company formed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. With three apparel brands under its...


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.