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Nearly Four in Ten Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
Consumer Insights // April 14, 2026

At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools help them stretch each purchase a little further. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

OpenAI Touts Amazon Partnership in Shift Away From Microsoft
artificial intelligence // April 13, 2026

OpenAI is reportedly enjoying the fruits of its partnership with Amazon. 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. By completing...

Amazon Autos Ramps Up Focus on New Car Sales
Amazon // April 13, 2026

Amazon is reportedly expanding its car-selling program as it focuses on partnerships with automotive dealers. 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,...

AWS Is Leaving Revenue on the Table Due to Power Shortages, Jassy Says
Amazon // April 09, 2026

Amazon will continue to bet big on artificial intelligence (AI), Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a 2025 Letter to Shareholders posted Thursday (April 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Nearly Four in Ten Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon

April 14, 2026
At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools help them stretch each purchase a little further. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Amazon’s New Card Challenges Traditional Small Business Rewards

March 31, 2026
For small businesses, access to credit is, in many cases, available. The problem is that many of the products offered do not reflect how those businesses operate. Get the Full...

Amazon and Walmart Move the Retail War Past the Buy Button

March 26, 2026
The traditional eCommerce funnel ended at checkout. Once a consumer clicked “buy,” the retailer’s job was to deliver the product quickly and accurately. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Split Spending: Survival vs. Splurge Defines the New Consumer

March 24, 2026
The most endangered species in retail isn’t brick-and-mortar. It’s the mid-market shopper share of wallet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Amazon Targets Continuous Connectivity With Globalstar Satellite Network Deal

April 14, 2026
Amazon plans to expand the capabilities of the Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network by acquiring mobile satellite services operator Globalstar. 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. By completing this form, you […]

OpenAI Touts Amazon Partnership in Shift Away From Microsoft

April 13, 2026
OpenAI is reportedly enjoying the fruits of its partnership with Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Amazon Autos Ramps Up Focus on New Car Sales

April 13, 2026
Amazon is reportedly expanding its car-selling program as it focuses on partnerships with automotive dealers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

AWS Is Leaving Revenue on the Table Due to Power Shortages, Jassy Says

April 09, 2026
Amazon will continue to bet big on artificial intelligence (AI), Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a 2025 Letter to Shareholders posted Thursday (April 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...