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David’s Bridal CEO Courts AI to Change How Brides Say Yes to the Dress
June 17, 2025

It would be easy to write a pun-filled puff piece about David’s Bridal. After all, it has achieved the leading market share for a $65 billion industry focused on connection, romance and, hopefully, happiness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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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 Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Rite Aid Prepares to Sell Remaining Assets
June 10, 2025

As the June 18 deadline for bidding on the remaining assets of Rite Aid nears, the potential buyers who are looking them over reportedly include pharmacy chain Walgreens, reality star turned entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian, consumer-focused private equity firms, and three brand management companies: Authentic Brands...

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Retail Federation: Imports Will Surge During Tariff Pause
June 09, 2025

The National Retail Federation is projecting a summertime surge in U.S. import cargo. 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...

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Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty
June 06, 2025

Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty
June 05, 2025

The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at...

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Warby Parker Co-CEO: Google AI Glasses Coming After 2025
June 04, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered glasses from Google and eyewear retailer Warby Parker will not hit the market until after this year, according to the co-CEO of the glasses retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Dollar General Sees Greater-Than-Expected Growth as Higher-Income Consumers Seek Value
June 03, 2025

Dollar General’s same-store sales increased 2.4% and its financial results exceeded internal expectations in the quarter ended May 2, as higher-income consumers came to its stores in search of value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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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 Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...