Walmart 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...

Walmart Considers Ads in Chatbot
Walmart // November 25, 2025

Walmart is reportedly considering placing ads in its artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant, Sparky. 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...

US Consumers Cautious but Still ‘Fundamentally Strong’
Consumer Insights // November 23, 2025

American consumer spending is still going strong, at least at some retailers. 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...

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 […]

Amazon and Walmart Race to Win Over a Cautious Consumer

November 14, 2025
Amazon and Walmart have spent decades defining the competitive perimeter of American retail, each shaping consumer behavior at enormous scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Amazon and Walmart Battle for Relevance as Spend Shifts to Essentials

November 06, 2025
Retail is entering its final quarter of the year. And, to date, the year’s top story has been the ongoing recalibration of priorities by consumers and retailers alike, away from...

Walmart and Lendistry Simplify Credit for Marketplace Sellers

November 05, 2025
Small and midsize merchants have no shortage of ambition, but they often face long odds when they try to secure the financing needed to buy new equipment, restock inventory or...

Quick Reads
Amazon and Walmart-Owned Flipkart Make Lending Push in India

November 30, 2025
Retail rivals Walmart and Amazon are reportedly expanding their lending footprint in India. 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 […]

Walmart Considers Ads in Chatbot

November 25, 2025
Walmart is reportedly considering placing ads in its artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant, Sparky. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

US Consumers Cautious but Still ‘Fundamentally Strong’

November 23, 2025
American consumer spending is still going strong, at least at some retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Walmart Eyes R&A Data Acquisition for Marketplace Fraud

November 19, 2025
Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire R&A Data, a startup that already serves as a third-party vendor helping the retailer screen listings on its online marketplace for counterfeiting and...