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Kohl’s Focuses on eCommerce as Low-Income Shoppers Face Pressure

March 10, 2026
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eCommerce Sales Hit $316 Billion as Online Retail Gains Share
Retail // 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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

AI Wants the Checkout but Spreedly Says Merchants Keep the Keys
Artificial Intelligence // 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 this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cautious Consumers Cause Earnings Slump for Discretionary Brands
Economy // March 06, 2026

Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
Retail // March 06, 2026

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

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...

Amazon, Walmart Shift Retail Competition From Price to Technology

March 06, 2026
Retail used to compete primarily on assortment, price and convenience. Increasingly, it competes on infrastructure and positioning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Grocery Battle Shifts to Loyalty as Walmart Dominates and Amazon Expands Digital

February 27, 2026
When it comes to the Amazon-Walmart competition, grocery has become a key battleground. Why? It’s the closest thing U.S. retail has to a weekly subscription. Win the cart, and you...

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Kohl’s Focuses on eCommerce as Low-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 access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Cautious Consumers Cause Earnings Slump for Discretionary Brands

March 06, 2026
Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story...

Splitit and Google Prepare Installment Payments for AI Shopping Agents

March 05, 2026
Splitit aims to make flexible payment options part of agentic commerce through its support of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Kroger’s New CEO Bets on Deals, AI and eCommerce to Boost Sales

March 05, 2026
Kroger’s new CEO Greg Foran is signaling a shift in strategy toward sharper pricing and stronger digital engagement as the grocery giant looks to accelerate sales growth. Get the Full...