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Online Finally Breaks Brick and Mortar
What's Trending // January 09, 2026

In 2026, online and digitally-influenced retail finally surpasses brick-and-mortar sales in the categories that matter most to modern retail. This moment has been years in the making, obscured less by consumer behavior than by how the industry measures itself.

Forever 21 Bets on US and China Relaunch
Retail // 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...

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...

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Amazon and Walmart Swap Scripts as Retail’s Agentic Future Looms

January 15, 2026
The retail landscape is officially closer to 2050 than it is 2000. That is redefining the traditional roles of Amazon and Walmart as both seek to compete, win, and push the boundaries of innovation across retail and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Online Finally Breaks Brick and Mortar

January 09, 2026
In 2026, online and digitally-influenced retail finally surpasses brick-and-mortar sales in the categories that matter most to modern retail. This moment has been years in the making, obscured less by...

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...

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...

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....