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Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending
Retail // December 04, 2024

America’s biggest retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season with record spending. 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...

Father’s Day Spending Projected to Slide as Consumers Cut Back
Retail // June 03, 2024

As with Mother’s Day last month, consumers have a little less to spend on Dad for Father’s Day this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Shein Reportedly Rebuffed by National Retail Federation Ahead of IPO
Retail // May 13, 2024

Shein reportedly has some work to do if it wants to court the U.S. retail 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. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

NRF Takes Gloves Off in Swipe Fee Settlement Objection Filing
Retail // April 28, 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) on Friday (April 26) asked a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit over swipe fees charged to merchants to process Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
NRF Preview: Retailers Hope Last Year’s Pivots Turn Into 2024 Sales

January 15, 2024
Last year, the National Retail Federation’s annual show put the spotlight on the return of physical retail and AI. This year, it’s all about checking out how these innovations are hitting the sales floor and making a real impact.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Challenges and Changes Loom as Fed Mulls and Court Considers Debit Interchange Fees

October 19, 2023
Debit interchange fees may see a revamp — a refashioning of the charges levied on merchants, the likes of which has not been seen in a decade. Get the Full...

Slumping Sales Could Stoke Retail Industry’s Appetite for Digital Efficiencies

January 18, 2023
With retailers posting their worst results in a year during their most important month for sales, the time for self-guided digitalization has arrived. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Can FinTechs Get Through A Turbulent Market?

March 10, 2020
There are bad days on the market — and in the wake of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, which has spent the last month gaining more and more...

Quick Reads
Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause

June 09, 2025
The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. 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 communications from PYMNTS […]

Fewer Americans Shopped Black Friday Despite Record Spending

December 04, 2024
America’s biggest retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season with record spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Father’s Day Spending Projected to Slide as Consumers Cut Back

June 03, 2024
As with Mother’s Day last month, consumers have a little less to spend on Dad for Father’s Day this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Shein Reportedly Rebuffed by National Retail Federation Ahead of IPO

May 13, 2024
Shein reportedly has some work to do if it wants to court the U.S. retail industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...