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Google Introduces WebMCP to Give Browser Access for AI Agents

February 20, 2026
Walmart Highlights Higher-Income Growth as Lower-Income Shoppers Face Pressure
Earnings // February 19, 2026

Talk about raining on the parade. New Walmart CEO John Furner’s first earnings call was dampened by the news Thursday morning (Feb. 19) that it had been surpassed by Amazon in terms of total sales. That and a tepid forecast led to a lackluster start...

Etsy Looks to Agentic AI and Mobile to Restart Growth
Earnings // February 19, 2026

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Agentic Commerce Shifts B2B Marketplaces From Intermediaries to Infrastructure
B2B Payments // February 19, 2026

The velocity of change in B2B eCommerce isn’t just moving the goalposts. It’s creating a whole new ballgame. 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...

eBay Invests in European Pay by Bank Network TrueLayer
Payment Methods // February 19, 2026

Online retail platform eBay has invested in TrueLayer as part of a partnership with the Pay by Bank provider. 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...

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Walmart Highlights Higher-Income Growth as Lower-Income Shoppers Face Pressure

February 19, 2026
Talk about raining on the parade. New Walmart CEO John Furner’s first earnings call was dampened by the news Thursday morning (Feb. 19) that it had been surpassed by Amazon in terms of total sales. That and a tepid forecast led to a lackluster start to Furner’s first showing with Wall Street analysts. And while […]

Amazon and Walmart Deepen Healthcare Push With Prescription Delivery and Telehealth Expansion

February 12, 2026
What used to be a retail war between Amazon and Walmart is now a platform war over who embeds themselves deepest into consumers’ daily routines. Get the Full Story Complete...

Shopify Leans Into AI Commerce as Profit Pressure Mounts

February 11, 2026
The eCommerce landscape is changing, and infrastructure platforms like Shopify are at the center of this shift. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Walmart Hits $1 Trillion as Amazon Bets on Alexa+ as Super Agent

February 05, 2026
Corporate rivalries are traditionally cast in simple, static terms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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eBay Invests in European Pay by Bank Network TrueLayer

February 19, 2026
Online retail platform eBay has invested in TrueLayer as part of a partnership with the Pay by Bank provider. 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, […]

FedEx Focuses on B2B Clients to Hit Revenue Goals

February 12, 2026
FedEx says it is focusing on “high-margin” clients to reach $98 billion in revenue in 2029. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Google Launches Agentic Commerce With Etsy and Wayfair

February 11, 2026
Google’s standard for connecting businesses and artificial intelligence (AI) agents is beginning to power checkout in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Google Weaves New Shopping Feature Into Search and Gemini

February 11, 2026
Google is reportedly offering users new ways to shop while seeking AI-powered answers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...