Brick And Mortar news and trends

Visa Presses Merchants to Treat Every Channel as One Storefront
Retail // August 14, 2025

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Simon Property Keeps Betting on Premium Locations as Retail Occupancies Rise
Earnings // August 04, 2025

In a commercial real estate environment still grappling with inflationary pressures, evolving consumer behavior and global economic uncertainty, observers would be forgiven for embracing prevailing narratives about the death of brick-and-mortar retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast
Economy // July 16, 2025

Main Street businesses, vital to the U.S. economy, have seen their growth rate significantly fade since late 2024 through Q1 2025, lagging behind the overall U.S. business growth despite a strong post-pandemic rebound. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Amazon Bets on In-House AI Stack as Walmart Amplifies Workforce
Retail // June 27, 2025

Jeff Bezos is getting married this weekend. The Amazon founder has spared no expense, reportedly buying out much of the luxury accommodations in Venice, Italy, for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Visa Presses Merchants to Treat Every Channel as One Storefront

August 14, 2025
Watch more: The Rise of the Mobile-First Shopper: What Every Merchant Needs To Know 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 agree to receive marketing […]

Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast

July 16, 2025
Main Street businesses, vital to the U.S. economy, have seen their growth rate significantly fade since late 2024 through Q1 2025, lagging behind the overall U.S. business growth despite a...

Amazon Bets on In-House AI Stack as Walmart Amplifies Workforce

June 27, 2025
Jeff Bezos is getting married this weekend. The Amazon founder has spared no expense, reportedly buying out much of the luxury accommodations in Venice, Italy, for his wedding to Lauren...

Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty

June 06, 2025
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Forever 21 Bets on US and China Relaunch

August 29, 2025
Forever 21 is reportedly planning to open some brick-and-mortar stores in China and is seeking a partner with which it can relaunch in the United States. 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, […]

Credit Union Branch Closures Hit Highest Level Since 2021

June 18, 2025
Credit unions closed 32 locations during the first quarter, the largest drop since 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

PayPal Adds Physical Credit Card for In-Store BNPL

June 03, 2025
PayPal introduced a new physical card that enables customers to use PayPal Credit for in-store purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Block to Enable Merchants to Accept Bitcoin Payments

May 27, 2025
Block plans to launch bitcoin payments on its business technology platform Square, enabling merchants using the Square Point of Sale app to accept bitcoin payments directly through their Square hardware....