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China’s JD.Com Brings eCommerce Platform to EU and UK

March 16, 2026
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Target Accelerates Growth Plan With Price Cuts
Retail // March 13, 2026

Target will begin lowering prices on 3,000 items this month in its latest move to support the company’s long-term, sustainable growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

42% of Power Users Say They Now Use Search Less
Artificial Intelligence // March 13, 2026

Artificial intelligence is starting to look less like a novelty and more like a new kind of personal assistant, one that people increasingly tap first when they need to do something, not just look something up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Amazon Opens Its Platform While Walmart Automates Its Warehouses
Retail // March 12, 2026

In the long contest between Amazon and Walmart, strategy has rarely been static. 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....

Dollar General Logs 7 Million App Users as Consumers Shop Digitally
Earnings // March 12, 2026

Dollar General’s latest quarterly earnings results, released Thursday (March 12), showed steady demand for low-priced essentials alongside a growing digital ecosystem. 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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42% of Power Users Say They Now Use Search Less

March 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence is starting to look less like a novelty and more like a new kind of personal assistant, one that people increasingly tap first when they need to do something, not just look something up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Amazon Opens Its Platform While Walmart Automates Its Warehouses

March 12, 2026
In the long contest between Amazon and Walmart, strategy has rarely been static. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

eCommerce Sales Hit $316 Billion as Online Retail Gains Share

March 10, 2026
The steady migration of consumer spending toward digital channels continued through the end of 2025, underlining the extent to which online commerce has become embedded in the broader retail economy....

AI Wants the Checkout but Spreedly Says Merchants Keep the Keys

March 10, 2026
Every day seems to bring another announcement about artificial intelligence agents that can search, compare and buy on a consumer’s behalf. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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China’s JD.Com Brings eCommerce Platform to EU and UK

March 16, 2026
Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com has launched a shopping platform in Europe. 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 and to […]

Target Accelerates Growth Plan With Price Cuts

March 13, 2026
Target will begin lowering prices on 3,000 items this month in its latest move to support the company’s long-term, sustainable growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Amazon Streamlines Direct Sales for Merchants

March 11, 2026
Amazon is making it easier for merchants to participate in Shop Direct, its program that helps customers find and buy products that are not sold in its own store. Get...

Kohl’s Amps Up eCommerce as Lower-Income Shoppers Face Pressure

March 10, 2026
Kohl’s turnaround efforts are being challenged by the continued economic pressures facing its core customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...