A new report released Tuesday (Aug. 27) from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sheds light on a growing trend: Major retailers are now imposing fees on customers seeking cash back through debit and prepaid card transactions. This shift comes as bank branch closures...
Kroger has reportedly doubled the value of price cuts it has committed to making if its merger with Albertsons goes through. The grocery store operator plans to lower prices by $1 billion, a figure that’s up from the $500 million in cuts it previously committed...
As consumers weigh a wide range of factors when deciding where to make purchases, PYMNTS Intelligence finds that grocery shoppers tend to be motivated by loyalty to merchants, whereas pharmacy customers tend to go wherever they can get their preferred products. By the Numbers PYMNTS...
Analysts are reportedly awaiting earnings reports from major retailers with interest after Amazon’s latest results “sent a chill” through the sector. Amazon reported its results Thursday (Aug. 1), while Walmart will do so on Aug. 15, followed by Target and Kroger, Reuters reported Friday (Aug....
May 27, 2024
As we approach the middle of the year, here are five of the major ways that the retail landscape has changed in 2024 so far. Amazon Pivots on ‘Just Walk Out’ Last month, news broke that Amazon is pulling back on Just Walk Out technology in its own grocery stores, even as it pushes sales of […]
February 09, 2024
The commerce landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the rapid expansion of digital marketplaces and eCommerce platforms. This surge comes as little surprise, as consumers are increasingly embracing the convenience of...
October 13, 2023
As consumers seek out more convenient meal options, Kroger’s new Tempo heat-and-eat meal subscription service sees the opportunity to gain share from restaurants, grocers and meal kits. In an interview...
September 27, 2023
During seasons of high spending, such as over the holidays, many consumers are forced to cut back on basic needs such as food and beverages, PYMNTS Intelligence revealed. By the...
October 08, 2024
The Kroger Co. added Disney streaming options to its paid membership program. New enrollees and existing members of Boost can select Disney+ Basic (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads) or ESPN+, adding it to their membership benefits at no extra cost, with the length of the subscription varying by membership tier, the retail food store operator […]
August 15, 2024
Kroger has reportedly doubled the value of price cuts it has committed to making if its merger with Albertsons goes through. The grocery store operator plans to lower prices by...
August 02, 2024
Analysts are reportedly awaiting earnings reports from major retailers with interest after Amazon’s latest results “sent a chill” through the sector. Amazon reported its results Thursday (Aug. 1), while Walmart...
May 01, 2024
Kroger and Walt Disney Co. are reportedly exploring a partnership that would offer the Disney+ streaming service to subscribers of Kroger’s grocery delivery program. If a deal is struck, Kroger Boost subscribers would get access to Disney+...
