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PayPal Partners With Verifone to ‘Win Checkout’ In-Store and Online
Partnerships // February 25, 2025

When PayPal CEO Alex Chriss spoke with investors during the Q4 2024 earnings call, he made one thing very clear: The number one goal is to win checkout. Today’s announcement of a strategic partnership with Verifone represents another big step by PayPal toward that vision....

Joann to Shutter All Outlets
Retail // February 24, 2025

Bankrupt craft retailer Joann will be closing all its stores, backtracking on a previous plan to keep some locations open. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Simon-Shopify Partnership Adds Color to Physical Retail
Retail // February 24, 2025

As eCommerce brands continue to thrive in a digital-first world, many are facing the challenge of bridging the gap between online success and physical retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Two-Thirds of Consumers Now Use Some Digital Shopping Features
Retail // October 24, 2024

In an era where online and in-store shopping are becoming intertwined, Click-and-Mortar™ shopping is emerging. This hybrid shopping style reflects a growing consumer preference for integration between digital and physical retail experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
Retailers Flip the Script; Design In-Store Experience for Digital Shoppers

October 14, 2024
They say you eat with your eyes first. The same can be said of in-store experiences for consumers. 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 […]

Trouble Ahead for Department Stores as Luxury Brands Move Direct-to-Consumer

February 12, 2024
As luxury brands increasingly find ways to create direct relationships with their customers, high-end department store chains are facing new challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Convenience and Better Deals Drive Consumers’ Switch From in-Store Grocery Shopping to Digital

November 06, 2023
The pandemic has significantly impacted consumer behavior, including grocery shopping habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mobile Checkout Brings Ease of eCommerce Payments Into Stores

December 01, 2022
Payments innovators are pushing past omnichannel retailing to meld POS-capable channels tied to databases. It’s a unified commerce approach that brings capabilities like checkout anywhere on the sales floor. Get...

Quick Reads
Walmart Upgrades 650 Stores Amid Interest From High-Stress Shoppers

April 16, 2026
Walmart says it is embarking on a nationwide overhaul of its retail footprint. 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 […]

Joann to Shutter All Outlets

February 24, 2025
Bankrupt craft retailer Joann will be closing all its stores, backtracking on a previous plan to keep some locations open. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Mall Owner PREIT Makes Second Bankruptcy Filing in 3 Years

December 12, 2023
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), a prominent mall owner in the eastern United States, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in three years, highlighting the challenges faced by...

Walmart Debuts 117 Digital-First Stores

October 30, 2023
Walmart is celebrating the re-grand opening of 117 remodeled stores across the United States Monday (Oct. 30), marking the largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in its history. Get the...