Today in Data: High Stakes for Retailers in Russia; Dollar General Tests BNPL; Amazon Tops Walmart in Retail Spending

Dollar General

Dollar General is debuting a banking option and testing flexible payments. Plus, Amazon overtakes Walmart in 2021 retail spending with a fourth-quarter surge, and retailers with a presence in Russia face a big decision as that country’s invasion of Ukraine continues.

 

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9.4%: Amazon’s share of 2021 retail spending

8.6%: Walmart’s share of 2021 retail spending

900: Number of McDonald’s in Russia

8,000: Number of Danone employees in Russia

$10: Amount Dollar General will deposit into new spendwell accounts