Holidays news and trends

Rufus and Sparky Turn Amazon and Walmart Into Holiday Rivals
Retail // November 28, 2025

The retail industry is pulling every growth lever it can this holiday season. The question is whether those levers are enough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Will Black Friday 2025 Be a Repeat of Last Year?
Retail // November 27, 2025

Black Friday 2024. Nov. 29. The top movies were “Wicked,” “Moana 2” and “Gladiator 2.” It rained on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. News stories about tariffs were notably absent. AI was a mere curiosity outside of the business world. The stage was set for...

Mercado Libre Invests Record Amount in Coupons Amid Growing Competition From Amazon
eCommerce // November 25, 2025

Mercado Libre is reportedly investing more than ever before in coupons for this week’s Black Friday sale amid heightened competition in Latin America from other online retailers such as Amazon, Shein, Shopee and Temu. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Walmart US eCommerce Sales Jump 28% as Consumers Seek Value
Earnings // November 20, 2025

Walmart’s third-quarter 2026 earnings results, released Thursday (Nov. 20), show that value remains the dominant force shaping consumer behavior, with shoppers increasingly using digital channels to find it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Rufus and Sparky Turn Amazon and Walmart Into Holiday Rivals

November 28, 2025
The retail industry is pulling every growth lever it can this holiday season. The question is whether those levers are enough. 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 […]

Consumers Lose Ground in Holiday Shopping Season Even as Paycheck Stress Briefly Eases

November 20, 2025
As the annual holiday shopping ritual ramps up, consumers’ finances are less robust than they might appear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

More Than Half of Retailers Now Use AI to Catch Fraudsters

October 29, 2025
The holiday season is the most lucrative and perilous time of the year for retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Walmart Brings ChatGPT to Checkout as Amazon Bets on Its Own Bots

October 16, 2025
Retail is rarely quiet for long, and the rumble shaking the industry this fall doesn’t sound like a typical holiday rush or pricing war. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Mercado Libre Invests Record Amount in Coupons Amid Growing Competition From Amazon

November 25, 2025
Mercado Libre is reportedly investing more than ever before in coupons for this week’s Black Friday sale amid heightened competition in Latin America from other online retailers such as Amazon, Shein, Shopee and Temu. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

PayPal Expands ‘Pay in 4’ BNPL Offering to Canada

November 10, 2025
PayPal’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering is heading north in time for the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Amazon Seeks 250K Holiday Workers Amid Muted Hiring Season

October 13, 2025
Amazon plans to keep its hiring levels flat for the 2025 holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Affirm to Debut ‘0% Days’ Shopping Promotion in US

October 09, 2025
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm introduced a promotion across the United States, offering shoppers interest-free payment plans as the holiday season approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the...