Retail Spending news and trends

Black Friday’s Big Traffic Shake-Up: Amazon Surges, Walmart Slips, Target Splits
Retail // December 09, 2025

Retail’s triple crown of Walmart, Amazon and Target saw major shifts in who shopped this year’s Black Friday sales—and not all the changes were identical. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

5 Things ChatGPT Said Will Make the Holiday Shopping Gift List
Retail // November 28, 2025

Ahead of the holiday rush, we asked ChatGPT to predict how the 2025 holiday shopping season will unfold. The model identified five clear trends in spending categories, shopping channels, payment options, and timing. These trends act as early signals of demand in the coming weeks...

Retailers Lean on Digital as Cost Pressures Rewrite Q3
Consumer Insights // November 26, 2025

The latest earnings from Kohl’s, Burlington Stores and Dick’s Sporting Goods, all released Tuesday (Nov. 25), show a consumer who is still spending but doing so in tighter, more income-constrained ways. Management across all three retailers described households stretching paychecks, delaying seasonal purchases and focusing...

Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals
Retail // November 11, 2025

Retailers are preparing for a more restrained Black Friday this year, as tariffs and inflation drive up costs and force brands to scale back promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Black Friday’s Big Traffic Shake-Up: Amazon Surges, Walmart Slips, Target Splits

December 09, 2025
Retail’s triple crown of Walmart, Amazon and Target saw major shifts in who shopped this year’s Black Friday sales—and not all the changes were identical. 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, […]

5 Things ChatGPT Said Will Make the Holiday Shopping Gift List

November 28, 2025
Ahead of the holiday rush, we asked ChatGPT to predict how the 2025 holiday shopping season will unfold. The model identified five clear trends in spending categories, shopping channels, payment...

Retailers Lean on Digital as Cost Pressures Rewrite Q3

November 26, 2025
The latest earnings from Kohl’s, Burlington Stores and Dick’s Sporting Goods, all released Tuesday (Nov. 25), show a consumer who is still spending but doing so in tighter, more income-constrained...

Gen Z Likes Ordering Food Online. Baby Boomers Not So Much

July 16, 2025
A recent report challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding online shopping, revealing that the digital divide among age groups is narrowing, with older generations engaging in eCommerce at rates comparable to...

Quick Reads
Malls Draw Gen Z Shoppers by Providing Opportunities to Socialize

December 29, 2025
Malls are drawing Gen Z shoppers by catering to young people’s desire to socialize in real life and away from screens. 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 […]

Tariffs Force Brands to Hedge on Black Friday Deals

November 11, 2025
Retailers are preparing for a more restrained Black Friday this year, as tariffs and inflation drive up costs and force brands to scale back promotions. Get the Full Story Complete...

Kroger Says Paper Coupons Boost Customer Satisfaction and Unit Sales

September 16, 2025
Paper coupons can boost a retailer’s appeal to customers who are older or who don’t have the latest iPhone, according to Kroger executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Auto Sales Return to Normal After Two-Month ‘Tariff Surge’

June 03, 2025
Auto sales reportedly returned to a normal level in May after spiking for two months when consumers sought to make purchases before new tariffs set in. Get the Full Story...