Target Corp. said on Thursday (Oct. 23) that it will eliminate 1,800 corporate roles, or 8% of its headquarters workforce, in its largest restructuring in years, a move designed to streamline operations and reduce costs as it battles waning sales and investor skepticism. According to...
Small business owners are the backbone of local economies, sustaining communities one transaction at a time. They are often small teams, sometimes just a few people wearing many hats, balancing customer service, operations and accounting. In today’s economy, many of them are turning to technology...
The digitization of the B2B landscape is looking like an increasingly inevitable one. But in the near-term, the success of operational modernizations, including key B2B payment processes, could hinge on more than just technology — it may require a cultural change across all levels of...
In an era where department stores are losing their relevance, Macy’s — once a retail giant — finds itself at a crossroads. The 166-year-old company, which has long been a staple in the U.S. shopping landscape, is attempting to steer through a maze of declining...
October 23, 2025
Small business owners are the backbone of local economies, sustaining communities one transaction at a time. They are often small teams, sometimes just a few people wearing many hats, balancing customer service, operations and accounting. In today’s economy, many of them are turning to technology to make it all work. Point-of-sale (POS) systems have evolved […]
November 01, 2024
Walmart and Amazon are both ramping up their strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, seeking to capture consumer interest during the holiday shopping season. Walmart’s Black Friday events will...
August 26, 2024
As promotional events like Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week escalate the rivalry between Walmart and Amazon, distinct consumer trends have emerged. A recent PYMNTS Intelligence Report, First Look: Walmart+...
July 17, 2024
With years of financial challenges compounding shoppers’ deal-seeking behaviors, Amazon and its competitors are seeing spiking demand for their summer deals events. Early reports suggest that Amazon Prime Day, the...
October 29, 2025
Starbucks said Wednesday (Oct. 29) that the turnaround strategy it launched last year led to its first global comparable store sales growth in seven quarters. The company’s global comparable store sales increased 1% during the quarter ended Sept. 28, according to a Wednesday press release. Its North America segment’s comparable store sales were flat, while […]
October 23, 2025
Target Corp. said on Thursday (Oct. 23) that it will eliminate 1,800 corporate roles, or 8% of its headquarters workforce, in its largest restructuring in years, a move designed to...
October 23, 2025
Small business owners are the backbone of local economies, sustaining communities one transaction at a time. They are often small teams, sometimes just a few people wearing many hats, balancing...
November 26, 2024
Best Buy says cautious, deal-chasing consumers and the presidential election kept quarterly sales muted. The electronics retailer released earnings Tuesday (Nov. 26) showing a 2.9% drop in comparable sales, higher...
