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Amazon and Walmart Focus AI Investments on Their Retail Soft Spots
Retail // June 12, 2025

The everything consumer requires an everything retailer, and that’s the pole position that retail giants Amazon and Walmart have been battling for over the past two decades. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Whole Foods Courts New Customers With Smaller-Footprint ‘Daily Shop’
Retail // December 02, 2024

When it comes to attracting new customers, Whole Foods Market is apparently thinking small. 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...

Amazon Combines Fulfillment Networks to Better Compete in Grocery Business
Amazon // November 08, 2024

Amazon is reportedly combining the fulfillment networks of its Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh stores to better compete in the grocery business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

66% of US Consumers Prefer Self-Service Kiosks Over Staffed Checkouts
Unattended Retail // September 18, 2024

In today’s retail environment, unattended payment technologies are revolutionizing the way transactions are processed. Once considered a convenience, these systems are now integral to enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Jassy Bets Big on AI Agents as AWS Surges 22%

October 31, 2025
Amazon’s latest results, announced Thursday (Oct. 30th) after the bell, gave investors and analysts a snapshot of how AI is powering and fine-tuning everything from eCommerce to enterprise customers operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Amazon and Walmart Focus AI Investments on Their Retail Soft Spots

June 12, 2025
The everything consumer requires an everything retailer, and that’s the pole position that retail giants Amazon and Walmart have been battling for over the past two decades. Get the Full...

66% of US Consumers Prefer Self-Service Kiosks Over Staffed Checkouts

September 18, 2024
In today’s retail environment, unattended payment technologies are revolutionizing the way transactions are processed. Once considered a convenience, these systems are now integral to enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency....

Walmart and Amazon Expand Private-Label Plays to Compete in Grocery

May 03, 2024
As Amazon looks to close the gap with Walmart in grocery, both retail giants are seeing the opportunity to win over shoppers with their private-label brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Whole Foods Courts New Customers With Smaller-Footprint ‘Daily Shop’

December 02, 2024
When it comes to attracting new customers, Whole Foods Market is apparently thinking small. 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 […]

Amazon Combines Fulfillment Networks to Better Compete in Grocery Business

November 08, 2024
Amazon is reportedly combining the fulfillment networks of its Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh stores to better compete in the grocery business. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Amazon Launches Grocery Subscriptions for Prime and EBT Customers

April 23, 2024
Amazon has introduced grocery delivery subscriptions for Prime members and EBT users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Prime Members to Test Amazon Grocery Subscription Offering

December 07, 2023
Amazon is reportedly testing a new grocery subscription service that allows Prime members to pay a separate monthly fee for unlimited grocery delivery on certain orders. Get the Full Story Complete...