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Best Buy Predicts Dip in Sales Amid ‘Incredibly Fluid’ Tariff Outlook
Earnings // May 29, 2025

Despite its customers’ resilience, Best Buy expects sales to dip this year because of tariffs. 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,...

Gadget-Makers Warn ‘There Will Be No Christmas’ if Tariffs Persist
Retail // April 27, 2025

Big tech companies may be able to weather America’s tariffs on Chinese goods. 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....

Online Sales Muted as Consumers Rush to Buy Cars and TVs Ahead of Tariffs
Consumer Insights // April 16, 2025

As earnings season kicked off last week, JPMorgan’s CFO Jeremy Barnum said on the conference call with analysts that consumers had been front-loading their spending ahead of anticipated price increases from tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Trump’s Tariff Exemption for Tech Products Could Be Short-Lived
Economy // April 13, 2025

President Donald Trump has exempted electronics from his “reciprocal” tariffs, at least for now. 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...

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Online Sales Muted as Consumers Rush to Buy Cars and TVs Ahead of Tariffs

April 16, 2025
As earnings season kicked off last week, JPMorgan’s CFO Jeremy Barnum said on the conference call with analysts that consumers had been front-loading their spending ahead of anticipated price increases from tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Price Chaos Looms as Sweeping US Tariffs Upend Global Commerce

April 04, 2025
There are days when a plunge in the markets clears the air, and when sweeping global policy changes — from the top down, via the office of the president —...

Walmart and Amazon Compete for Deal-Seeking Electronics Customers

March 22, 2024
Walmart is looking to MacBooks to drive up its share of consumer electronics spending as Amazon continues to widen its lead in the category. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail Sales Top Estimates, but Key Discretionary Spending Declines

August 15, 2023
Retail sales keep on chugging along. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Samsung Warns of Widespread Chip Shortages

January 07, 2026
Samsung is warning that a chip shortage could drive up prices in the electronics sector. 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 […]

Best Buy Predicts Dip in Sales Amid ‘Incredibly Fluid’ Tariff Outlook

May 29, 2025
Despite its customers’ resilience, Best Buy expects sales to dip this year because of tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Gadget-Makers Warn ‘There Will Be No Christmas’ if Tariffs Persist

April 27, 2025
Big tech companies may be able to weather America’s tariffs on Chinese goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Trump’s Tariff Exemption for Tech Products Could Be Short-Lived

April 13, 2025
President Donald Trump has exempted electronics from his “reciprocal” tariffs, at least for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...