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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Retail // March 07, 2025

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. 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...

From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
Retail // February 27, 2025

During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Will Cyber Trust Mark Change Consumer Behavior? Experts Discuss Potential Impact
Cybersecurity // January 14, 2025

The U.S. government’s Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices is set to impact consumers and the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Streaming Fatigue? Price Hikes and Content Woes Test Viewer Loyalty
Streaming // December 30, 2024

As streaming platforms continue to raise subscription fees, many consumers say they are dissatisfied with the quality of content being offered. Recent surveys, such as TiVo’s 2024 report, suggest satisfaction with both ad-free and ad-supported services has declined, sparking concerns that the golden age of...

Interviews & Exclusives
Caution Clouds Walmart and Amazon Outlook as Shoppers Tighten Budgets

March 14, 2025
Mark your calendar for earnings reports. For Amazon it’s April 29. For Walmart it’s May 15.   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 […]

Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows

March 07, 2025
The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds

February 27, 2025
During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer spending. Get the Full Story...

The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025

December 27, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, the retail sector remains defined by the intense rivalry between Amazon and Walmart. Over the course of the year, these industry titans fiercely competed...

Quick Reads
COVID-19 Fuels 41 Pct Spike In Global Real-Time Payments

March 29, 2021
COVID-19 has dramatically increased reliance on real-time and digital payments, leading to a 41 percent surge in real-time payment transactions from 2019 to 2020. 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 […]

Sky’s The Limit For Cloud Computing

June 18, 2020
When Joni Mitchell wrote, “I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now …” she had no idea how popular the cloud would become 50 years later. Get the Full Story...

Social Distancing Could Open Up New Ways To Sell

June 08, 2020
With a need for social distancing in the coronavirus era, businesses are seeking ways to restrict traffic through appointment-based systems for physical retail. GlobalData Managing Director and Retail Analyst Neil Saunders said in an NRF blog...

TJX Net Sales Miss Estimates In Q2

August 22, 2019
With heightened competition in the off-price space, TJX Cos. reported comp sales and total revenue that came out below the estimates of analysts. The discount department store retailer’s net sales...