Shopping news and trends

Fashion’s Creative Clock Now Runs on AI
artificial intelligence // December 08, 2025

Fashion brands are facing faster trend cycles and rising pressure to design, produce and personalize at the speed of consumer demand. Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved to the center of that shift, powering everything from creative workflows to the digital experiences shoppers interact with. Get...

The SKU Series Highlights How Retailers Use Data and AI to Drive Sales
Retail // November 28, 2025

Walk into a CVS pharmacy. Scroll a live auction on Whatnot. Book a salon visit through Ulta Beauty. Comparison shop a sectional on Furniture.com or step into Robert Talbott’s resurrected Madison Avenue flagship. In each case you’re seeing the same story play out in very...

TikTok Shop Draws Buyers and Sellers of Luxury Goods
Retail // November 25, 2025

Sellers of luxury goods have reportedly found TikTok Shop to be a good place to reach buyers. 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...

Google Upgrades Shopping AI to Call Stores and Place Orders Automatically
Google // November 14, 2025

Google introduced a set of agentic shopping features inside its artificial intelligence (AI) mode that allow users to search for products, check inventory, monitor prices and authorize the system to complete purchases when conditions are met. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Interviews & Exclusives
The SKU Series Highlights How Retailers Use Data and AI to Drive Sales

November 28, 2025
Walk into a CVS pharmacy. Scroll a live auction on Whatnot. Book a salon visit through Ulta Beauty. Comparison shop a sectional on Furniture.com or step into Robert Talbott’s resurrected Madison Avenue flagship. In each case you’re seeing the same story play out in very different ways. It’s retail being rebuilt in real time around […]

Amazon and Walmart Make Same-Day Grocery Delivery Retail’s New Battleground

August 15, 2025
Amazon and Walmart occupy overlapping territory in retail but dominate in very different ways, largely because they’ve built their empires around different strategic identities. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush

June 17, 2025
The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

37% of Shoppers Go In-Store for Beauty Products, Leading All Categories

May 30, 2025
Despite the persistent surge of eCommerce, recent data indicates that physical retail locations continue to play a vital role in consumer purchasing habits, attracting shoppers for distinct reasons and product...

Quick Reads
Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops

February 05, 2026
Apparel, accessories and cosmetics companies are focusing on higher-income consumers, Reuters reported Thursday (Feb. 5). 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 […]

TikTok Shop Draws Buyers and Sellers of Luxury Goods

November 25, 2025
Sellers of luxury goods have reportedly found TikTok Shop to be a good place to reach buyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Bilt and Rakuten Integrate Rewards Programs

November 06, 2025
Bilt, a loyalty program for renters, and Rakuten, a shopping platform, have integrated their rewards programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Walmart Adds AI-Powered In-Store Search

October 31, 2025
Walmart has launched several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to help customers with their holiday shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...