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Ulta Beauty AI Personalization Drives Double-Digit eCommerce Surge
March 12, 2026

Digital upgrades and artificial intelligence contributed to Ulta Beauty’s better-than-planned financial performance in the fourth quarter, Ulta Beauty President and CEO Kecia Steelman said Thursday (March 12) during an earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon Opens Its Platform While Walmart Automates Its Warehouses
March 12, 2026

In the long contest between Amazon and Walmart, strategy has rarely been static. 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....

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Petco Bets on Highly Engaged Pet Parents to Ignite Growth
March 11, 2026

Petco plans to expand the range of consumables, supplies and services it offers for pets as it moves into the next phase of its operational plan, shifting its focus from cost savings to growth, Petco CEO Joel Anderson said Wednesday (March 11) during the company’s...

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eCommerce Sales Hit $316 Billion as Online Retail Gains Share
March 10, 2026

The steady migration of consumer spending toward digital channels continued through the end of 2025, underlining the extent to which online commerce has become embedded in the broader retail economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Gen Z Goes Big for Legacy Brands as Malls Make a Comeback
March 08, 2026

They may be digital natives, but members of Gen Z still love the mall. 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...

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eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
March 06, 2026

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Amazon, Walmart Shift Retail Competition From Price to Technology
March 06, 2026

Retail used to compete primarily on assortment, price and convenience. Increasingly, it competes on infrastructure and positioning. 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...

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Costco Digital Innovations Fuel 22.6% Online Growth
March 05, 2026

Costco is seeing measurable benefits from its latest digital initiatives both in-store and online, Costco President, CEO and Director Ron Vachris said Thursday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Target Challenges Retail Rivals With 300-Store Growth Plan
March 05, 2026

Target plans to open seven new stores this month, more than 30 this year and 300 by 2035 to support growth priorities outlined Tuesday (March 3) by CEO Michael Fiddelke. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...