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Retail
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...

Security & Fraud
Growing Fraud Risks Complicate Banks’ Push Toward Instant Payments
March 06, 2026

A growing body of evidence suggests that businesses may be looking in the wrong place for payment fraud risk. 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...

Retail
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...

Retail
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...

eCommerce
Pattern Group Revenue Rises 40% as AI Product Discovery Reshapes eCommerce
March 05, 2026

Pattern Group’s fourth quarter results, posted after the market closed on Thursday (March 5), reflect broader shifts underway in digital retail as brands expand across more marketplaces and artificial intelligence begins to influence how consumers discover products online. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
Silverflow Nets $40 Million to Simplify Global Payment Processing
March 05, 2026

Silverflow, a Dutch payment processing firm, announced on Thursday (March 5) that it had secured $40 million in Series B funding in an investment round led by Picus Capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
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...

Artificial Intelligence
Splitit and Google Prepare Installment Payments for AI Shopping Agents
March 05, 2026

Splitit aims to make flexible payment options part of agentic commerce through its support of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Security & Fraud
Bankers Tell Lawmakers Fraud Is Growing Faster Than Defenses
March 05, 2026

Bank executives appearing before a House Financial Services subcommittee Thursday (March 5) delivered a blunt message. 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...